How severe is CVE-2002-2243?

CVE-2002-2243 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2243 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-2002-2243?

CVE-2002-2243 affects Akfingerd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2243?

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

When was CVE-2002-2243 published?

CVE-2002-2243 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2243

CVE-2002-2243 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Akfingerd 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: Akfingerd
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Akfingerd 0.5 and possibly earlier versions only allows one connection at a time and does not time out connections, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (refused connections) by opening a connection and not closing it.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2243?: Akfingerd 0.5 and possibly earlier versions only allows one connection at a time and does not time out connections, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (refused connections) by opening a connection and not closing it.
How severe is CVE-2002-2243?: CVE-2002-2243 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2243 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-2002-2243?: CVE-2002-2243 affects Akfingerd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2243?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2243 published?: CVE-2002-2243 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:akfingerd:akfingerd:0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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