CVE-2002-2224

CVE-2002-2224 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Network Associates Pgp Freeware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in PGPFreeware 7.03 running on Windows NT 4.0 SP6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted Internet Key Exchange (IKE) response packets, possibly including (1) a large Security Parameter Index (SPI) field, (2) large number of payloads, or (3) a long payload.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2224?
Buffer overflow in PGPFreeware 7.03 running on Windows NT 4.0 SP6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted Internet Key Exchange (IKE) response packets, possibly including (1) a large Security Parameter Index (SPI) field, (2) large number of payloads, or (3) a long payload.
How severe is CVE-2002-2224?
CVE-2002-2224 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2224 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2224?
CVE-2002-2224 affects Network Associates Pgp Freeware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2224?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2224 published?
CVE-2002-2224 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)