How severe is CVE-2002-2333?

CVE-2002-2333 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2333 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2333?

CVE-2002-2333 primarily affects Kde. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2333?

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

When was CVE-2002-2333 published?

CVE-2002-2333 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2333

CVE-2002-2333 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kde 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Kde
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in konqueror in KDE 2.1 through 3.0 and 3.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an IMG tag with large width and height attributes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2333?: Buffer overflow in konqueror in KDE 2.1 through 3.0 and 3.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an IMG tag with large width and height attributes.
How severe is CVE-2002-2333?: CVE-2002-2333 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2333 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2333?: CVE-2002-2333 primarily affects Kde. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2333?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2333 published?: CVE-2002-2333 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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