CVE-2002-0825: Buffer overflow in the DNS SRV code for nss_ldap before nss_ldap-198 allows remote attackers to cause a denial

Q: How do I fix CVE-2002-0825?

nss ldap: upgrade to newer than 198. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2002-0825 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0825 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-2002-0825 affect?

CVE-2002-0825 affects nss ldap. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in the DNS SRV code for nss_ldap before nss_ldap-198 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2002-0825 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting nss ldap. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the DNS SRV code for nss_ldap before nss_ldap-198 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-08-12
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

2002-08-12 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

padl software nss ldap UPGRADE

Affected: <= 198

Fixed in: newer than 198

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 198 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nss-ldap

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0825?

nss ldap: upgrade to newer than 198. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0825 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0825 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-2002-0825 affect?

CVE-2002-0825 affects nss ldap. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in the DNS SRV code for nss_ldap before nss_ldap-198 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0825?

Priority 47/100. High severity

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