CVE-2002-0276

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in various decoders in Ettercap 0.6.3.1 and earlier, when running on networks with an MTU greater than 2000, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via large packets.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 95.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 31, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://ettercap.sourceforge.net/index.php?s=history
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101370874219511&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8200.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4104
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://ettercap.sourceforge.net/index.php?s=history
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101370874219511&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8200.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4104

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-21289✓ verified
First seen Feb 14, 2002
Ettercap 0.6.3.1 - Large Packet Buffer Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0276?

CVE-2002-0276 is a none vulnerability published on May 31, 2002. Buffer overflow in various decoders in Ettercap 0.6.3.1 and earlier, when running on networks with an MTU greater than 2000, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via large packets.

When was CVE-2002-0276 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0276 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 31, 2002, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2002-0276 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0276 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 95.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0276?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0276, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2002-0276

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