How severe is CVE-2002-0967?

CVE-2002-0967 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0967 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0967?

CVE-2002-0967 primarily affects Edonkey2000 Edonkey 2000 Client. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0967?

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-2002-0967 published?

CVE-2002-0967 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0967

CVE-2002-0967 is a high-severity vulnerability in Edonkey2000 Edonkey 2000 Client 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: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Edonkey2000 Edonkey 2000 Client
Published: 2002-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in eDonkey 2000 35.16.60 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long "ed2k:" URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0967?: Buffer overflow in eDonkey 2000 35.16.60 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long "ed2k:" URL.
How severe is CVE-2002-0967?: CVE-2002-0967 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0967 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0967?: CVE-2002-0967 primarily affects Edonkey2000 Edonkey 2000 Client. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0967?: 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-2002-0967 published?: CVE-2002-0967 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:edonkey2000:edonkey_2000_client:35.16.59:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:edonkey2000:edonkey_2000_client:35.16.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*