How severe is CVE-2002-0814?

CVE-2002-0814 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0814 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0814?

CVE-2002-0814 affects Vmware Gsx Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0814?

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-2002-0814 published?

CVE-2002-0814 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0814

CVE-2002-0814 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Gsx Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vmware Gsx Server
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in VMware Authorization Service for VMware GSX Server 2.0.0 build-2050 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long GLOBAL argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0814?: Buffer overflow in VMware Authorization Service for VMware GSX Server 2.0.0 build-2050 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long GLOBAL argument.
How severe is CVE-2002-0814?: CVE-2002-0814 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0814 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0814?: CVE-2002-0814 affects Vmware Gsx Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0814?: 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-2002-0814 published?: CVE-2002-0814 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:gsx_server:2.0.0_build_2050:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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