CVE-2002-0374: Format string vulnerability in the logging function for the pam_ldap PAM LDAP module before version 144 allows

Q: How do I fix CVE-2002-0374?

pam ldap: upgrade to newer than 144. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2002-0374 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0374 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2002-0374 affect?

CVE-2002-0374 affects pam ldap. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Format string vulnerability in the logging function for the pam_ldap PAM LDAP module before version 144 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in the configuration file name.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2002-0374?

Priority 49/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2002-0374 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting pam ldap. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in the logging function for the pam_ldap PAM LDAP module before version 144 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in the configuration file name.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-05-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: padl software

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-05-29 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

padl software pam ldap UPGRADE

Affected: <= 144

Fixed in: newer than 144

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pam-ldap || rpm -q pam-ldap || pam-ldap --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 144 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pam-ldap

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pam-ldap

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0374?

pam ldap: upgrade to newer than 144. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0374 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0374 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-0374 affect?

CVE-2002-0374 affects pam ldap. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Format string vulnerability in the logging function for the pam_ldap PAM LDAP module before version 144 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in the configuration file name.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0374?

Priority 49/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

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