How severe is CVE-2002-1351?

CVE-2002-1351 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1351 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1351?

CVE-2002-1351 affects Melange Melange Chat System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1351?

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

When was CVE-2002-1351 published?

CVE-2002-1351 was published on 2002-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1351

CVE-2002-1351 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Melange Melange Chat System 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: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Melange Melange Chat System
Published: 2002-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Melange Chat System 1.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (chat server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via the msgText buffer in the chat_InterpretData function, as demonstrated via a long Nick (nickname) request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1351?: Buffer overflow in Melange Chat System 1.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (chat server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via the msgText buffer in the chat_InterpretData function, as demonstrated via a long Nick (nickname) request.
How severe is CVE-2002-1351?: CVE-2002-1351 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1351 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1351?: CVE-2002-1351 affects Melange Melange Chat System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1351?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1351 published?: CVE-2002-1351 was published on 2002-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:melange:melange_chat_system:1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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