CVE-2002-1912: SkyStream EMR5000 1.16 through 1.18 does not drop packets or disable the Ethernet interface when the buffers a

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2002-1912 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting emr5000. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SkyStream EMR5000 1.16 through 1.18 does not drop packets or disable the Ethernet interface when the buffers are full, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (null pointer exception and kernel panic) via a large number of packets.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-476
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: skystream

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1.16 · 1.17 · 1.18

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.16

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

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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-2002-1912?

emr5000: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1912 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1912 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-2002-1912 affect?

CVE-2002-1912 affects emr5000. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SkyStream EMR5000 1.16 through 1.18 does not drop packets or disable the Ethernet interface when the buffers are full, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (null pointer exception and kernel panic) via a large number o

How urgent is CVE-2002-1912?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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