How severe is CVE-2002-0913?

CVE-2002-0913 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0913 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0913?

CVE-2002-0913 affects Stephen Hebditch Slurp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0913?

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-2002-0913 published?

CVE-2002-0913 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0913

CVE-2002-0913 is a high-severity vulnerability in Stephen Hebditch Slurp 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: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Stephen Hebditch Slurp
Published: 2002-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in log_doit function of Slurp NNTP client 1.1.0 allows a malicious news server to execute arbitrary code on the client via format strings in a server response.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0913?: Format string vulnerability in log_doit function of Slurp NNTP client 1.1.0 allows a malicious news server to execute arbitrary code on the client via format strings in a server response.
How severe is CVE-2002-0913?: CVE-2002-0913 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0913 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0913?: CVE-2002-0913 affects Stephen Hebditch Slurp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0913?: 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-2002-0913 published?: CVE-2002-0913 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:stephen_hebditch:slurp:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*