How severe is CVE-2002-2161?

CVE-2002-2161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2161?

CVE-2002-2161 primarily affects Kerio Personal Firewall. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2161?

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

When was CVE-2002-2161 published?

CVE-2002-2161 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2161

CVE-2002-2161 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kerio Personal Firewall 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% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kerio Personal Firewall
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Kerio Personal Firewall (KPF) 2.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang and CPU consumption) via a SYN packet flood.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2161?: Kerio Personal Firewall (KPF) 2.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang and CPU consumption) via a SYN packet flood.
How severe is CVE-2002-2161?: CVE-2002-2161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2161?: CVE-2002-2161 primarily affects Kerio Personal Firewall. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2161?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2161 published?: CVE-2002-2161 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:kerio:personal_firewall:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kerio:personal_firewall:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kerio:personal_firewall:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kerio:personal_firewall:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kerio:personal_firewall:2.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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