How severe is CVE-2002-2325?

CVE-2002-2325 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-2325 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2325?

CVE-2002-2325 primarily affects University Of Washington Pine. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2325?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-2325 published?

CVE-2002-2325 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2325

CVE-2002-2325 is a high-severity vulnerability in University Of Washington Pine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: University Of Washington Pine
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The c-client library in Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) dated before 2002 RC2, as used by Pine 4.20 through 4.44, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client crash) via a MIME-encoded email with Content-Type header containing an empty boundary field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2325?: The c-client library in Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) dated before 2002 RC2, as used by Pine 4.20 through 4.44, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client crash) via a MIME-encoded email with Content-Type header containing an empty boundary field.
How severe is CVE-2002-2325?: CVE-2002-2325 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-2325 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2325?: CVE-2002-2325 primarily affects University Of Washington Pine. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2325?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-2325 published?: CVE-2002-2325 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:university_of_washington:pine:4.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:university_of_washington:pine:4.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:university_of_washington:pine:4.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:university_of_washington:pine:4.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:university_of_washington:pine:4.44:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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