CVE-2002-0406

CVE-2002-0406 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Menasoft Sphereserver 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

Description

Menasoft SPHERE server 0.99x and 0.5x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by establishing a large number of connections to the server without providing login credentials, which prevents other users from being able to log in.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0406?
Menasoft SPHERE server 0.99x and 0.5x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by establishing a large number of connections to the server without providing login credentials, which prevents other users from being able to log in.
How severe is CVE-2002-0406?
CVE-2002-0406 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0406 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0406?
CVE-2002-0406 primarily affects Menasoft Sphereserver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0406?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0406 published?
CVE-2002-0406 was published on 2002-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)