How severe is CVE-2002-0227?

CVE-2002-0227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0227 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0227?

CVE-2002-0227 primarily affects Kicq. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0227?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-0227 published?

CVE-2002-0227 was published on 2002-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0227

CVE-2002-0227 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kicq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kicq
Published: 2002-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

KICQ 2.0.0b1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0227?: KICQ 2.0.0b1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed message.
How severe is CVE-2002-0227?: CVE-2002-0227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0227 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0227?: CVE-2002-0227 primarily affects Kicq. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0227?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0227 published?: CVE-2002-0227 was published on 2002-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:kicq:kicq:2.0.0b1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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