CVE-2002-1572: Integer Overflow
Published Dec 31, 2002
·Updated
Signed integer overflow in the bttvread function in the bttv driver (bttv-driver.c) in Linux kernel before 2.4.20 has unknown impact and attack vectors.
Affected Software
47 affected components
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre1
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.15
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test1
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.11
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre3
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre5
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test6
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.19-pre1
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.12
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.13
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.19-pre4
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.17
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test3
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test8
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.9
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test7
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre4
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.19-pre6
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.10
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.19-pre2
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test12
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre6
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.16
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.8
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.19-pre3
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.19
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.14
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test2
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.19-pre5
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test5
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre2
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre8
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test11
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test4
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test10
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.0-test9
Linux Linux kernel=2.4.18-pre7
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jan 28, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1572?
The severity of CVE-2002-1572 is currently unknown due to its lack of documented impact and attack vectors.
2
What does CVE-2002-1572 affect?
CVE-2002-1572 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel prior to 2.4.20.
3
How do I fix CVE-2002-1572?
To fix CVE-2002-1572, consider upgrading your Linux kernel to version 2.4.20 or later.
4
What is a signed integer overflow in the context of CVE-2002-1572?
A signed integer overflow occurs when an arithmetic operation attempts to create a numeric value that exceeds the range that can be represented with a given number of digits.
5
Is CVE-2002-1572 a common vulnerability?
CVE-2002-1572 is considered a less common vulnerability due to its age and the versions of Linux kernel that it affects.