CVE-2002-2059

CVE-2002-2059 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel D845bg Motherboard with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

BIOS D845BG, D845HV, D845PT and D845WN on Intel motherboards does not properly restrict access to configuration information when BIOS passwords are enabled, which could allow local users to change the default boot device via the F8 key.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2059?
BIOS D845BG, D845HV, D845PT and D845WN on Intel motherboards does not properly restrict access to configuration information when BIOS passwords are enabled, which could allow local users to change the default boot device via the F8 key.
How severe is CVE-2002-2059?
CVE-2002-2059 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2059 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2059?
CVE-2002-2059 primarily affects Intel D845bg Motherboard. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2059?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2059 published?
CVE-2002-2059 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (25)