CVE-2002-1976 json
ifconfig, when used on the Linux kernel 2.2 and later, does not report when the network interface is in promiscuous mode if it was put in p…
published 2002-12-31 23 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2002-1955
- cvss
- 2.1
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 35%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
ifconfig, when used on the Linux kernel 2.2 and later, does not report when the network interface is in promiscuous mode if it was put in promiscuous mode using PACKET_MR_PROMISC, which could allow attackers to sniff the network without detection, as demonstrated using libpcap.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 35% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 2.1 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Technology feeds
References
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securityfocus.com
/bid/5304
vdb-entry, patch
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archives.neohapsis.com
/archives/bugtraq/2002-07/0279.html
mailing-list
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online.securityfocus.com
/archive/1/284142
mailing-list
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online.securityfocus.com
/archive/1/284257
mailing-list
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iss.net
/security_center/static/9676.php
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2002-1976
- NVD CVE-2002-1976
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