CVE-2002-0896

CVE-2002-0896 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Swatch 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

Description

The throttle capability in Swatch may fail to report certain events if (1) the same type of event occurs after the throttle period, or (2) when multiple events matching the same "watchfor" expression do not occur after the throttle period, which could allow attackers to avoid detection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0896?
The throttle capability in Swatch may fail to report certain events if (1) the same type of event occurs after the throttle period, or (2) when multiple events matching the same "watchfor" expression do not occur after the throttle period, which could allow attackers to avoid detection.
How severe is CVE-2002-0896?
CVE-2002-0896 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0896 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0896?
CVE-2002-0896 primarily affects Swatch. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0896?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0896 published?
CVE-2002-0896 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)