How severe is CVE-2002-0204?

CVE-2002-0204 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0204 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0204?

CVE-2002-0204 affects Gnu Chess. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0204?

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-2002-0204 published?

CVE-2002-0204 was published on 2002-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0204

CVE-2002-0204 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Chess 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: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Chess
Published: 2002-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in GNU Chess (gnuchess) 5.02 and earlier, if modified or used in a networked capacity contrary to its own design as a single-user application, may allow local or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0204?: Buffer overflow in GNU Chess (gnuchess) 5.02 and earlier, if modified or used in a networked capacity contrary to its own design as a single-user application, may allow local or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command.
How severe is CVE-2002-0204?: CVE-2002-0204 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0204 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0204?: CVE-2002-0204 affects Gnu Chess. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0204?: 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-2002-0204 published?: CVE-2002-0204 was published on 2002-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:chess:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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