How severe is CVE-2002-0496?

CVE-2002-0496 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0496 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0496?

CVE-2002-0496 affects Southwest. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0496?

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

When was CVE-2002-0496 published?

CVE-2002-0496 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0496

CVE-2002-0496 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Southwest 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: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Southwest
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The HTTP server for SouthWest Talker server 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via a malformed URL to port 5002.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0496?: The HTTP server for SouthWest Talker server 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via a malformed URL to port 5002.
How severe is CVE-2002-0496?: CVE-2002-0496 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0496 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0496?: CVE-2002-0496 affects Southwest. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0496?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0496 published?: CVE-2002-0496 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:southwest:southwest:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*