HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2002-1319
LOW

CVE-2002-1319

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 11, 2002· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

2.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Linux kernel 2.4.20 and earlier, and 2.5.x, when running on x86 systems, allows local users to cause a denial of service (hang) via the emulation mode, which does not properly clear TF and NT EFLAGs.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2002-1319 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
trustix1 product(s)
secure linux
Source: NVD CPE · 31 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (16)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2002-1319
CVSS Score2.1 / 10
SeverityLOW
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 11, 2002

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2002-1319 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.