CVE-2002-1976

Low

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.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2002-12-31
Last modified 2026-04-16
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

2.1

out of 10
Low
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2002-1976 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2002-1976?

    CVE-2002-1976 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 . CVE-2002-1976 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2002-1976?

    CVE-2002-1976 has a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2002-1976?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2002-1976. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2002-1976 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2002-1976 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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