CVE-2002-0942: Buffer overflows in Lugiment Log Explorer before 3.02 allow attackers with database permissions to execute arb

Q: How do I fix CVE-2002-0942?

log explorer: upgrade to newer than 3.01. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2002-0942 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0942 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-2002-0942 affect?

CVE-2002-0942 affects log explorer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflows in Lugiment Log Explorer before 3.02 allow attackers with database permissions to execute arbitrary code via long arguments to the extended stored procedures (1) xp_logattach_StartProf, (2) xp_logattach_setport, or (3) xp_l

Q: How urgent is CVE-2002-0942?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2002-0942 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting log explorer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflows in Lugiment Log Explorer before 3.02 allow attackers with database permissions to execute arbitrary code via long arguments to the extended stored procedures (1) xp_logattach_StartProf, (2) xp_logattach_setport, or (3) xp_logattach.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.2% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lumigent

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-10-04 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lumigent log explorer UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.01

Fixed in: newer than 3.01

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy log-explorer || rpm -q log-explorer || log-explorer --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade log-explorer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade log-explorer

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Lumigent Log Explorer 3.0.1 - XP_LogAttach_SetPort Buffer Overflow
Exploit-DB: Lumigent Log Explorer XP - _LogAttach_StartProf Buffer Overflow

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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-2002-0942?

log explorer: upgrade to newer than 3.01. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0942 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0942 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-2002-0942 affect?

CVE-2002-0942 affects log explorer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflows in Lugiment Log Explorer before 3.02 allow attackers with database permissions to execute arbitrary code via long arguments to the extended stored procedures (1) xp_logattach_StartProf, (2) xp_logattach_setport, or (3) xp_l

How urgent is CVE-2002-0942?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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