How severe is CVE-2002-0552?

CVE-2002-0552 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0552 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0552?

CVE-2002-0552 affects Melange Melange Chat System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0552?

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

When was CVE-2002-0552 published?

CVE-2002-0552 was published on 2002-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0552

CVE-2002-0552 is a high-severity vulnerability in Melange Melange Chat System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Melange Melange Chat System
Published: 2002-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Melange Chat server 2.02 allow remote or local attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long argument in the /yell command, (2) long lines in the /etc/melange.conf configuration file, (3) long file names, or possibly other attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0552?: Multiple buffer overflows in Melange Chat server 2.02 allow remote or local attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long argument in the /yell command, (2) long lines in the /etc/melange.conf configuration file, (3) long file names, or possibly other attacks.
How severe is CVE-2002-0552?: CVE-2002-0552 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0552 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0552?: CVE-2002-0552 affects Melange Melange Chat System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0552?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0552 published?: CVE-2002-0552 was published on 2002-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:melange:melange_chat_system:2.0.2_beta_2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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