CVE-2002-0970

CVE-2002-0970 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kde Konqueror 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

Description

The SSL capability for Konqueror in KDE 3.0.2 and earlier does not verify the Basic Constraints for an intermediate CA-signed certificate, which allows remote attackers to spoof the certificates of trusted sites via a man-in-the-middle attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0970?
The SSL capability for Konqueror in KDE 3.0.2 and earlier does not verify the Basic Constraints for an intermediate CA-signed certificate, which allows remote attackers to spoof the certificates of trusted sites via a man-in-the-middle attack.
How severe is CVE-2002-0970?
CVE-2002-0970 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0970 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0970?
CVE-2002-0970 primarily affects Kde Konqueror. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0970?
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-2002-0970 published?
CVE-2002-0970 was published on 2002-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

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