How severe is CVE-2002-1944?

CVE-2002-1944 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1944 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1944?

CVE-2002-1944 affects Motorola Surfboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1944?

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

When was CVE-2002-1944 published?

CVE-2002-1944 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1944

CVE-2002-1944 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Motorola Surfboard 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: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Motorola Surfboard
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Motorola Surfboard 4200 cable modem allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by performing a SYN scan using a tool such as nmap.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1944?: Motorola Surfboard 4200 cable modem allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by performing a SYN scan using a tool such as nmap.
How severe is CVE-2002-1944?: CVE-2002-1944 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1944 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1944?: CVE-2002-1944 affects Motorola Surfboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1944?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1944 published?: CVE-2002-1944 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:motorola:surfboard:4200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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