CVE-2002-0598

CVE-2002-0598 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foundstone Fscan 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

Description

Format string vulnerability in Foundstone FScan 1.12 with banner grabbing enabled allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the scanning system via format string specifiers in the server banner.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0598?
Format string vulnerability in Foundstone FScan 1.12 with banner grabbing enabled allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the scanning system via format string specifiers in the server banner.
How severe is CVE-2002-0598?
CVE-2002-0598 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0598 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0598?
CVE-2002-0598 affects Foundstone Fscan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0598?
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-2002-0598 published?
CVE-2002-0598 was published on 2002-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)