CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2002-1755

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

tinc 1.0pre3 and 1.0pre4 VPN does not authenticate forwarded packets, which allows remote attackers to inject data into user sessions without detection, and possibly control the data contents via cut-and-paste attacks on CBC.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Tinc VPN=1.0pre3
Tinc VPN=1.0pre4

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1755?

    CVE-2002-1755 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1755?

    To mitigate CVE-2002-1755, upgrade to a version of Tinc VPN that has fixed this vulnerability, beyond 1.0pre4.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2002-1755?

    CVE-2002-1755 allows remote attackers to inject unauthorized data into user sessions and could lead to session hijacking.

  • Which versions of Tinc VPN are affected by CVE-2002-1755?

    CVE-2002-1755 affects Tinc VPN versions 1.0pre3 and 1.0pre4.

  • Is authentication of forwarded packets an issue in CVE-2002-1755?

    Yes, CVE-2002-1755 highlights that Tinc VPN does not authenticate forwarded packets, allowing potential injection of malicious data.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203