How severe is CVE-2002-0525?

CVE-2002-0525 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-0525 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0525?

CVE-2002-0525 primarily affects Isc Inn. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0525?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-0525 published?

CVE-2002-0525 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0525

CVE-2002-0525 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Isc Inn with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Isc Inn
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerabilities in (1) inews or (2) rnews for INN 2.2.3 and earlier allow local users and remote malicious NNTP servers to gain privileges via format string specifiers in NTTP responses.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0525?: Format string vulnerabilities in (1) inews or (2) rnews for INN 2.2.3 and earlier allow local users and remote malicious NNTP servers to gain privileges via format string specifiers in NTTP responses.
How severe is CVE-2002-0525?: CVE-2002-0525 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-0525 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0525?: CVE-2002-0525 primarily affects Isc Inn. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0525?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0525 published?: CVE-2002-0525 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:isc:inn:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:isc:inn:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:isc:inn:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:isc:inn:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:isc:inn:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:isc:inn:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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