CVE-2002-1661

CVE-2002-1661 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Leafnode 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

The leafnode server in leafnode 1.9.20 to 1.9.29 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) when leafnode requests a cross-posted article to one group whose name is a prefix of another group.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1661?
The leafnode server in leafnode 1.9.20 to 1.9.29 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) when leafnode requests a cross-posted article to one group whose name is a prefix of another group.
How severe is CVE-2002-1661?
CVE-2002-1661 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1661 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1661?
CVE-2002-1661 primarily affects Leafnode. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1661?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1661 published?
CVE-2002-1661 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

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