CVE-2002-2124

CVE-2002-2124 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nylon 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 recvn and sendn functions in nylon 0.2 do not check when the recv function call returns 0, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) by closing the connection while recv is executing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2124?
The recvn and sendn functions in nylon 0.2 do not check when the recv function call returns 0, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) by closing the connection while recv is executing.
How severe is CVE-2002-2124?
CVE-2002-2124 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2124 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2124?
CVE-2002-2124 affects Nylon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2124?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2124 published?
CVE-2002-2124 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)