CVE-2002-0214

CVE-2002-0214 is a low-severity vulnerability in Intel Intel Pro Wireless 2011b Lan Usb Device Driver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Compaq Intel PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN USB Device Driver 1.5.16.0 through 1.5.18.0 stores the 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key in plaintext in a registry key with weak permissions, which allows local users to decrypt network traffic by reading the WEP key from the registry key.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0214?
Compaq Intel PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN USB Device Driver 1.5.16.0 through 1.5.18.0 stores the 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key in plaintext in a registry key with weak permissions, which allows local users to decrypt network traffic by reading the WEP key from the registry key.
How severe is CVE-2002-0214?
CVE-2002-0214 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-0214 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0214?
CVE-2002-0214 primarily affects Intel Intel Pro Wireless 2011b Lan Usb Device Driver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0214?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0214 published?
CVE-2002-0214 was published on 2002-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)