CVE-2002-2234

CVE-2002-2234 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netscreen Screenos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-16.

Key facts

Description

NetScreen ScreenOS before 4.0.1 allows remote attackers to bypass the Malicious-URL blocking feature by splitting the URL into fragmented IP requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2234?
NetScreen ScreenOS before 4.0.1 allows remote attackers to bypass the Malicious-URL blocking feature by splitting the URL into fragmented IP requests.
How severe is CVE-2002-2234?
CVE-2002-2234 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2234 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2234?
CVE-2002-2234 primarily affects Netscreen Screenos. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2234?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2234 published?
CVE-2002-2234 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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