CVE-2002-1424
CVE-2002-1424 is a medium-severity vulnerability in John G. Myers Mpack 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: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: John G. Myers Mpack
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in munpack in mpack 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-1424?
- Buffer overflow in munpack in mpack 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2002-1424?
- CVE-2002-1424 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2002-1424 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-1424?
- CVE-2002-1424 affects John G. Myers Mpack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-1424?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2002-1424 published?
- CVE-2002-1424 was published on 2003-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-141
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9747.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5385
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:john_g._myers:mpack:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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