How severe is CVE-2002-2244?

CVE-2002-2244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2002-2244 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2244?

CVE-2002-2244 affects Akfingerd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2244?

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

When was CVE-2002-2244 published?

CVE-2002-2244 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2244

CVE-2002-2244 is a low-severity vulnerability in Akfingerd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Akfingerd
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Akfingerd 0.5 and earlier versions allow local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a .plan with a symlink to /dev/urandom or other device, then disconnecting while data is being transferred, which causes a SIGPIPE error that Akfingerd cannot handle.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2244?: Akfingerd 0.5 and earlier versions allow local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a .plan with a symlink to /dev/urandom or other device, then disconnecting while data is being transferred, which causes a SIGPIPE error that Akfingerd cannot handle.
How severe is CVE-2002-2244?: CVE-2002-2244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-2244 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2244?: CVE-2002-2244 affects Akfingerd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2244?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2244 published?: CVE-2002-2244 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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