PatchTheCVECVE-2002-1232: Memory leak in ypdb_open in yp_db.c for ypserv before 2.5 in the NIS package 3.9 and earlier allows remote att
CVE-2002-1232 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting debian linux, secure os, linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Memory leak in ypdb_open in yp_db.c for ypserv before 2.5 in the NIS package 3.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of requests for a map that does not exist.
Why this priority
- On your watchlist
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.3% (top 12%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2002-11-04 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2002-1232?
debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; secure os: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2002-1232 being exploited?
CVE-2002-1232 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-2002-1232 affect?
CVE-2002-1232 affects debian linux, secure os, linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Memory leak in ypdb_open in yp_db.c for ypserv before 2.5 in the NIS package 3.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of requests for a map that does not exist.
How urgent is CVE-2002-1232?
Priority 45/100. On your watchlist
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