How severe is CVE-2002-0272?

CVE-2002-0272 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-0272 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0272?

CVE-2002-0272 primarily affects Mpg321. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0272?

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

When was CVE-2002-0272 published?

CVE-2002-0272 was published on 2002-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0272

CVE-2002-0272 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mpg321 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mpg321
Published: 2002-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflows in mpg321 before 0.2.9 allows local and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL to (1) a command line option, (2) an HTTP request, or (3) an FTP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0272?: Buffer overflows in mpg321 before 0.2.9 allows local and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL to (1) a command line option, (2) an HTTP request, or (3) an FTP request.
How severe is CVE-2002-0272?: CVE-2002-0272 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-0272 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0272?: CVE-2002-0272 primarily affects Mpg321. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0272?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0272 published?: CVE-2002-0272 was published on 2002-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:mpg321:mpg321:0.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mpg321:mpg321:0.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mpg321:mpg321:0.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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