How severe is CVE-2002-2148?

CVE-2002-2148 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2148 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2148?

CVE-2002-2148 primarily affects Lucent Ascend Max Router. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2148?

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

When was CVE-2002-2148 published?

CVE-2002-2148 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2148

CVE-2002-2148 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lucent Ascend Max Router 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: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Lucent Ascend Max Router
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Lucent Ascend MAX Router 5.0 and earlier, Lucent Ascend Pipeline Router 6.0.2 and earlier and Lucent DSLTerminator allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as hostname, MAC, and IP address of the Ethernet interface via a discard (UDP port 9) packet, which causes the device to leak the information in the response.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2148?: Lucent Ascend MAX Router 5.0 and earlier, Lucent Ascend Pipeline Router 6.0.2 and earlier and Lucent DSLTerminator allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as hostname, MAC, and IP address of the Ethernet interface via a discard (UDP port 9) packet, which causes the device to leak the information in the response.
How severe is CVE-2002-2148?: CVE-2002-2148 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2148 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2148?: CVE-2002-2148 primarily affects Lucent Ascend Max Router. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2148?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2148 published?: CVE-2002-2148 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:h:lucent:ascend_max_router:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:lucent:ascend_max_router:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:lucent:ascend_max_router:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:lucent:ascend_max_router:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:lucent:ascend_max_router:5.0_ap48:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:lucent:ascend_pipeline_router:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:lucent:ascend_pipeline_router:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:lucent:ascend_pipeline_router:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:lucent:ascend_pipeline_router:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:lucent:ascend_pipeline_router:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:lucent:ascend_pipeline_router:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:lucent:ascend_pipeline_router:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:lucent:dslterminator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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