CVE-2002-1963

LOW · CVSS 2.1 EPSS 0.46%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2002-12-31 · Last synced 2026-08-04

Field Assessment

AI analysis pending.

CVE

CVE-2002-1963

Severity

LOW

CVSS

2.1

EPSS

0.46%

Linux

Original Filing — NVD Description

Linux kernel 2.4.1 through 2.4.19 sets root's NR_RESERVED_FILES limit to 10 files, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) by opening 10 setuid binaries.