How severe is CVE-2002-0338?

CVE-2002-0338 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0338 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-2002-0338?

CVE-2002-0338 primarily affects Ritlabs The Bat. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0338?

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

When was CVE-2002-0338 published?

CVE-2002-0338 was published on 2002-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0338

CVE-2002-0338 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ritlabs The Bat 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% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ritlabs The Bat
Published: 2002-06-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Bat! 1.53d and 1.54beta, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an attachment whose name includes an MS-DOS device name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0338?: The Bat! 1.53d and 1.54beta, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an attachment whose name includes an MS-DOS device name.
How severe is CVE-2002-0338?: CVE-2002-0338 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0338 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-2002-0338?: CVE-2002-0338 primarily affects Ritlabs The Bat. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0338?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0338 published?: CVE-2002-0338 was published on 2002-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ritlabs:the_bat:1.53d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ritlabs:the_bat:1.54d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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