CVE-2002-2162

CVE-2002-2162 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cerulean Studios Trillian 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

Cerulean Studios Trillian 0.73 and earlier use weak encrypttion (XOR) for storing user passwords in .ini files in the Trillian directory, which allows local users to gain access to other user accounts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2162?
Cerulean Studios Trillian 0.73 and earlier use weak encrypttion (XOR) for storing user passwords in .ini files in the Trillian directory, which allows local users to gain access to other user accounts.
How severe is CVE-2002-2162?
CVE-2002-2162 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2162 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2162?
CVE-2002-2162 primarily affects Cerulean Studios Trillian. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2162?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2162 published?
CVE-2002-2162 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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