How severe is CVE-2002-0454?

CVE-2002-0454 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0454 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0454?

CVE-2002-0454 primarily affects Qualcomm Qpopper. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0454?

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

When was CVE-2002-0454 published?

CVE-2002-0454 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0454

CVE-2002-0454 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Qpopper 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: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Qualcomm Qpopper
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Qpopper (aka in.qpopper or popper) 4.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a very large string, which causes an infinite loop.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0454?: Qpopper (aka in.qpopper or popper) 4.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a very large string, which causes an infinite loop.
How severe is CVE-2002-0454?: CVE-2002-0454 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0454 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0454?: CVE-2002-0454 primarily affects Qualcomm Qpopper. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0454?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0454 published?: CVE-2002-0454 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:qpopper:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:qpopper:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:qpopper:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:qpopper:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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