CVE-2002-0552

Name: CVE-2002-0552
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-07-03T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.62%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0552 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple buffer overflows in Melange Chat server 2.02 allow remote or local attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long argument in the /yell command, (2) long lines in the /etc/melange.conf configuration file, (3) long file names, or possibly other attacks.. EPSS estimates a 8.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Melange Chat server 2.02 allow remote or local attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long argument in the /yell command, (2) long lines in the /etc/melange.conf configuration file, (3) long file names, or possibly other attacks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.62%

94.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Melange	Melange Chat System	2.0.2_beta_2

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0157.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/267932Exploit
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8842.php
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8845.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8846.php
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4508
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4509
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4510Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0157.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/267932Exploit
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8842.php
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8845.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8846.php
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4508
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4509
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4510Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 3, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0552?

How severe is CVE-2002-0552?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0552 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0552?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST