CVE-2002-2198

Name: CVE-2002-2198
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.24%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-2198 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in ZMailer before 2.99.51_1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code during HELO processing from an IPv6 address, possibly using an address that resolves to a long hostname.. EPSS estimates a 6.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in ZMailer before 2.99.51_1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code during HELO processing from an IPv6 address, possibly using an address that resolves to a long hostname.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.24%

92.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zmailer	Zmailer	2.99.45
Zmailer	Zmailer	2.99.46
Zmailer	Zmailer	2.99.47
Zmailer	Zmailer	2.99.48
Zmailer	Zmailer	2.99.49
Zmailer	Zmailer	2.99.50
Zmailer	Zmailer	2.99.51

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-2198?

Buffer overflow in ZMailer before 2.99.51_1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code during HELO processing from an IPv6 address, possibly using an address that resolves to a long hostname.

How severe is CVE-2002-2198?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-2198 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2198?

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Source: NVD / NIST