CVE-2002-2227

Name: CVE-2002-2227
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.98%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-2227 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer underflow in ssldump 0.9b2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted SSLv2 challenge value.. EPSS estimates a 2.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer underflow in ssldump 0.9b2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted SSLv2 challenge value.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.98%

85.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rtfm	Ssldump	<= 0.9b2

References

http://www.rtfm.com/ssldump/Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/291329Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5693Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10087Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.rtfm.com/ssldump/Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/291329Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5693Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10087Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-2227?

Buffer underflow in ssldump 0.9b2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted SSLv2 challenge value.

How severe is CVE-2002-2227?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-2227 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2227?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2002-2227?

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Source: NVD / NIST