CVE-2002-2379

CVE-2002-2379 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco As5350 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-310.

Key facts

Description

Cisco AS5350 IOS 12.2(11)T with access control lists (ACLs) applied and possibly with ssh running allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a port scan, possibly due to an ssh bug. NOTE: this issue could not be reproduced by the vendor

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2379?
Cisco AS5350 IOS 12.2(11)T with access control lists (ACLs) applied and possibly with ssh running allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a port scan, possibly due to an ssh bug. NOTE: this issue could not be reproduced by the vendor
How severe is CVE-2002-2379?
CVE-2002-2379 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-2379 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2379?
CVE-2002-2379 affects Cisco As5350. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2379?
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-2002-2379 published?
CVE-2002-2379 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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