How severe is CVE-2002-0273?

CVE-2002-0273 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0273 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0273?

CVE-2002-0273 primarily affects Netwin Cwmail. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0273?

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

When was CVE-2002-0273 published?

CVE-2002-0273 was published on 2002-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0273

CVE-2002-0273 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netwin Cwmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netwin Cwmail
Published: 2002-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in CWMail.exe in NetWin before 2.8a allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long item parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0273?: Buffer overflow in CWMail.exe in NetWin before 2.8a allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long item parameter.
How severe is CVE-2002-0273?: CVE-2002-0273 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0273 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0273?: CVE-2002-0273 primarily affects Netwin Cwmail. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0273?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0273 published?: CVE-2002-0273 was published on 2002-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:netwin:cwmail:2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netwin:cwmail:2.7a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netwin:cwmail:2.7b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netwin:cwmail:2.7c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netwin:cwmail:2.7d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netwin:cwmail:2.7f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netwin:cwmail:2.7i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netwin:cwmail:2.7j:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netwin:cwmail:2.7k:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netwin:cwmail:2.7l:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netwin:cwmail:2.7m:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netwin:cwmail:2.7n:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netwin:cwmail:2.7o:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netwin:cwmail:2.7p:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netwin:cwmail:2.7q:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netwin:cwmail:2.7s:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netwin:cwmail:2.7t:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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