CVE-2002-0501

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

Format string vulnerability in log_print() function of Posadis DNS server before version m5pre2 allows local users and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings that are inserted into logging messages.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 75.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 12, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitrehttp://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/264450
cve@mitrehttp://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=165094
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8653.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/3516
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4378
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/264450
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=165094
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8653.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/3516
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4378

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0501?

CVE-2002-0501 is a none vulnerability published on August 12, 2002. Format string vulnerability in log_print() function of Posadis DNS server before version m5pre2 allows local users and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings that are inserted into logging messages.

When was CVE-2002-0501 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0501 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 12, 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-2002-0501 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0501 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 75.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0501?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0501, 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-2002-0501

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