How severe is CVE-2002-1597?

CVE-2002-1597 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1597 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1597?

CVE-2002-1597 primarily affects Cisco Sn 5420 Storage Router Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1597?

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

When was CVE-2002-1597 published?

CVE-2002-1597 was published on 2002-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1597

CVE-2002-1597 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Sn 5420 Storage Router Firmware 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: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Sn 5420 Storage Router Firmware
Published: 2002-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco SN 5420 Storage Router 1.1(5) and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (halt) via a fragmented packet to the Gigabit interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1597?: Cisco SN 5420 Storage Router 1.1(5) and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (halt) via a fragmented packet to the Gigabit interface.
How severe is CVE-2002-1597?: CVE-2002-1597 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1597 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1597?: CVE-2002-1597 primarily affects Cisco Sn 5420 Storage Router Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1597?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1597 published?: CVE-2002-1597 was published on 2002-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:sn_5420_storage_router_firmware:1.1\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:sn_5420_storage_router_firmware:1.1\(3\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:sn_5420_storage_router_firmware:1.1\(4\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:sn_5420_storage_router_firmware:1.1\(5\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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