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CVE-2002-1492

HighPublished

Buffer overflows in the Cisco VPN 5000 Client before 5.2.7 for Linux, and VPN 5000 Client before 5.2.8 for Solaris, allow local users to gain root...

Published: Mar 18, 2003
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Sep 18, 2002

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

1.7%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 76.1%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflows in the Cisco VPN 5000 Client before 5.2.7 for Linux, and VPN 5000 Client before 5.2.8 for Solaris, allow local users to gain root privileges via (1) close_tunnel and (2) open_tunnel.

Sources

Cisco VPN 5000 Client - Buffer Overrun (1)Exploit
BrainStorm · unix · Sep 18, 2002
Cisco VPN 5000 Client - Buffer Overrun (2)Exploit
zillion · unix · Sep 18, 2002

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