How severe is CVE-2002-1645?

CVE-2002-1645 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-1645 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1645?

CVE-2002-1645 primarily affects Ssh Ssh2. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1645?

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-2002-1645 published?

CVE-2002-1645 was published on 2002-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1645

CVE-2002-1645 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ssh Ssh2 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: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ssh Ssh2
Published: 2002-11-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the URL catcher feature for SSH Secure Shell for Workstations client 3.1 to 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1645?: Buffer overflow in the URL catcher feature for SSH Secure Shell for Workstations client 3.1 to 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL.
How severe is CVE-2002-1645?: CVE-2002-1645 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-1645 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1645?: CVE-2002-1645 primarily affects Ssh Ssh2. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1645?: 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-2002-1645 published?: CVE-2002-1645 was published on 2002-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh2:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh2:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh2:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh2:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh2:3.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ssh:ssh2:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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