CVE-2002-1407

CVE-2002-1407 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adam Megacz Tinyssl 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

TinySSL 1.02 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-2002-1407?
TinySSL 1.02 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-2002-1407?
CVE-2002-1407 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1407 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1407?
CVE-2002-1407 affects Adam Megacz Tinyssl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1407?
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-2002-1407 published?
CVE-2002-1407 was published on 2003-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)