Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2002-1403 is an old local code-execution issue in dhcpcd, a DHCP client daemon. A local user could cause shell metacharacters passed through DHCP-related scripts to be executed. The source bundle does not provide a CVSS score or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems, old appliances, or archived images still running dhcpcd 1.3.22 or earlier. Modern environments are less likely exposed unless they retain obsolete packages. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless affected systems are confirmed. Prioritize discovery in older Linux estates and embedded environments, then remediate any confirmed instances because local code execution can support privilege escalation chains. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for dhcpcd 1.3.22 or earlier.; Apply corrected packages from the relevant Linux distribution vendor.; Retire or isolate legacy hosts that cannot be updated..
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- dhcpcd-info-execute-commands(10663)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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