CVE-2002-0431
CVE-2002-0431 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dave Lawrence Xtux 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: Dave Lawrence Xtux
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
XTux allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via random inputs in the initial connection.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-0431?
- XTux allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via random inputs in the initial connection.
- How severe is CVE-2002-0431?
- CVE-2002-0431 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2002-0431 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-2002-0431?
- CVE-2002-0431 affects Dave Lawrence Xtux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-0431?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2002-0431 published?
- CVE-2002-0431 was published on 2002-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/260912
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8422.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4260
- https://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=529046&group_id=206&atid=100206
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dave_lawrence:xtux:2001-06-01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*