CVE-2002-1024

CVE-2002-1024 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Css11000 Content Services Switch with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Description

Cisco IOS 12.0 through 12.2, when supporting SSH, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large packet that was designed to exploit the SSH CRC32 attack detection overflow (CVE-2001-0144).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1024?
Cisco IOS 12.0 through 12.2, when supporting SSH, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large packet that was designed to exploit the SSH CRC32 attack detection overflow (CVE-2001-0144).
How severe is CVE-2002-1024?
CVE-2002-1024 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1024 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1024?
CVE-2002-1024 primarily affects Cisco Css11000 Content Services Switch. In total, 102 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1024?
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-2002-1024 published?
CVE-2002-1024 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (102)

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