CVE-2002-1492

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 78.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 2, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/vpn5k-client-multiple-vuln-pub.shtml
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10131.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5734
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/vpn5k-client-multiple-vuln-pub.shtml
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10131.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5734

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-21805✓ verified
First seen Sep 18, 2002
Cisco VPN 5000 Client - Buffer Overrun (1)
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Exploit-DBEDB-21806✓ verified
First seen Sep 18, 2002
Cisco VPN 5000 Client - Buffer Overrun (2)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-1492?

CVE-2002-1492 is a none vulnerability published on April 2, 2003. 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) closetunnel and (2) opentunnel.

When was CVE-2002-1492 disclosed?

CVE-2002-1492 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 2, 2003, 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-2002-1492 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-1492 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 78.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-1492?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-1492, 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-2002-1492

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