CVE-2002-1653

CVE-2002-1653 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Farm9 Cryptcat 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

Description

Farm9 Cryptcat, when started in server mode with the -e option, does not enable encryption, which allows clients to communicate without encryption despite intended configuration, and may allow remote attackers to sniff sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1653?
Farm9 Cryptcat, when started in server mode with the -e option, does not enable encryption, which allows clients to communicate without encryption despite intended configuration, and may allow remote attackers to sniff sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2002-1653?
CVE-2002-1653 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1653 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1653?
CVE-2002-1653 affects Farm9 Cryptcat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1653?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1653 published?
CVE-2002-1653 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)