How severe is CVE-2002-0900?

CVE-2002-0900 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0900 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0900?

CVE-2002-0900 primarily affects Mit Pgp Public Key Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0900?

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-2002-0900 published?

CVE-2002-0900 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0900

CVE-2002-0900 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mit Pgp Public Key Server 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: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mit Pgp Public Key Server
Published: 2002-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in pks PGP public key web server before 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long search argument to the lookup capability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0900?: Buffer overflow in pks PGP public key web server before 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long search argument to the lookup capability.
How severe is CVE-2002-0900?: CVE-2002-0900 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0900 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0900?: CVE-2002-0900 primarily affects Mit Pgp Public Key Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0900?: 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-2002-0900 published?: CVE-2002-0900 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mit:pgp_public_key_server:0.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mit:pgp_public_key_server:0.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*