CVE-2002-1506

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in Linuxconf before 1.28r4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long LINUXCONF_LANG environment variable, which overflows an error string that is generated.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 64.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 2, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-08/0304.html
cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q3/0093.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9980.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5585
cve@mitrehttp://www.solucorp.qc.ca/changes.hc?projet=linuxconf&version=1.28r4
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-08/0304.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q3/0093.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9980.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5585
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.solucorp.qc.ca/changes.hc?projet=linuxconf&version=1.28r4

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Publicly available exploits

(3 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (3 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-21761✓ verified
First seen Aug 28, 2002
Linuxconf 1.1.x/1.2.x - Local Environment Variable Buffer Overflow (1)
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Exploit-DBEDB-21762✓ verified
First seen Aug 28, 2002
Linuxconf 1.1.x/1.2.x - Local Environment Variable Buffer Overflow (2)
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Exploit-DBEDB-21763✓ verified
First seen Aug 28, 2002
Linuxconf 1.1.x/1.2.x - Local Environment Variable Buffer Overflow (3)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-1506?

CVE-2002-1506 is a none vulnerability published on April 2, 2003. Buffer overflow in Linuxconf before 1.28r4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long LINUXCONF_LANG environment variable, which overflows an error string that is generated.

When was CVE-2002-1506 disclosed?

CVE-2002-1506 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-2002-1506 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-1506 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 64.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-1506?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-1506, 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-2002-1506

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