How severe is CVE-2002-0197?

CVE-2002-0197 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0197 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0197?

CVE-2002-0197 affects Psychoid Psybnc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0197?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-0197 published?

CVE-2002-0197 was published on 2002-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0197

CVE-2002-0197 is a high-severity vulnerability in Psychoid Psybnc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Psychoid Psybnc
Published: 2002-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

psyBNC 2.3 beta and earlier allows remote attackers to spoof encrypted, trusted messages by sending lines that begin with the "[B]" sequence, which makes the message appear legitimate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0197?: psyBNC 2.3 beta and earlier allows remote attackers to spoof encrypted, trusted messages by sending lines that begin with the "[B]" sequence, which makes the message appear legitimate.
How severe is CVE-2002-0197?: CVE-2002-0197 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0197 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0197?: CVE-2002-0197 affects Psychoid Psybnc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0197?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0197 published?: CVE-2002-0197 was published on 2002-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:psychoid:psybnc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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