CVE-2002-1351 json
Buffer overflow in Melange Chat System 1.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (chat server crash) and possibly execute a…
published 2002-12-24 23 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2002-1335
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.8%
- EPSS 5.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 93%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Buffer overflow in Melange Chat System 1.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (chat server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via the msgText buffer in the chat_InterpretData function, as demonstrated via a long Nick (nickname) request.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-382)
- Published
Exploit prediction
5.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-382 Melange Chat Server 1.10 - Remote Buffer Overflow remote, 2002-12-24
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6477 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
References
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securityfocus.com
/bid/6477
vdb-entry, exploit
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idefense.com
/application/poi/display?id=33&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=false
third-party-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1005831
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/10939
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2002-1351
- NVD CVE-2002-1351
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