CVE-2002-1573: Critical severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2002
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the pcilynx ieee1394 firewire driver (pcilynx.c) in Linux kernel before 2.4.20 has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to "wrap handling."

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

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 impact of CVE-2002-1573?

The impact of CVE-2002-1573 is unspecified, but it is related to 'wrap handling' in the pcilynx ieee1394 firewire driver.

2

What Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2002-1573?

CVE-2002-1573 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 2.4.20.

3

How can I mitigate CVE-2002-1573?

To mitigate CVE-2002-1573, it is recommended to upgrade to Linux kernel version 2.4.20 or later.

4

Is there any known exploit for CVE-2002-1573?

Currently, there are no known specific exploits for CVE-2002-1573.

5

Who can help with CVE-2002-1573 issues?

For issues related to CVE-2002-1573, users can consult with their Linux distribution's support team for assistance.

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