How severe is CVE-2002-1046?

CVE-2002-1046 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1046 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1046?

CVE-2002-1046 primarily affects Watchguard Firebox. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1046?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-1046 published?

CVE-2002-1046 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1046

CVE-2002-1046 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Watchguard Firebox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Watchguard Firebox
Published: 2002-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Dynamic VPN Configuration Protocol service (DVCP) in Watchguard Firebox firmware 5.x.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed packet containing tab characters to TCP port 4110.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1046?: Dynamic VPN Configuration Protocol service (DVCP) in Watchguard Firebox firmware 5.x.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed packet containing tab characters to TCP port 4110.
How severe is CVE-2002-1046?: CVE-2002-1046 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1046 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1046?: CVE-2002-1046 primarily affects Watchguard Firebox. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1046?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1046 published?: CVE-2002-1046 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:h:watchguard:firebox:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:watchguard:soho_firewall:5.0.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:watchguard:soho_firewall:5.0.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:watchguard:soho_firewall:5.0.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:watchguard:soho_firewall:5.0.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:watchguard:soho_firewall:5.0.35a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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