How severe is CVE-2002-1225?

CVE-2002-1225 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-1225 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-2002-1225?

CVE-2002-1225 primarily affects Kth Heimdal. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1225?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-1225 published?

CVE-2002-1225 was published on 2002-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1225

CVE-2002-1225 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Kth Heimdal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kth Heimdal
Published: 2002-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Heimdal before 0.5, possibly in both the (1) kadmind and (2) kdc servers, may allow remote attackers to gain root access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1225?: Multiple buffer overflows in Heimdal before 0.5, possibly in both the (1) kadmind and (2) kdc servers, may allow remote attackers to gain root access.
How severe is CVE-2002-1225?: CVE-2002-1225 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-1225 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-2002-1225?: CVE-2002-1225 primarily affects Kth Heimdal. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1225?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-1225 published?: CVE-2002-1225 was published on 2002-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:kth:heimdal:0.3e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kth:heimdal:0.4a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kth:heimdal:0.4b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kth:heimdal:0.4c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kth:heimdal:0.4d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kth:heimdal:0.4e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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