CVE-2002-2179 json
The dynamic initialization feature of the ClearPath MCP environment allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a TCP…
published 2002-12-31 23 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2002-2158
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.0%
- EPSS 2.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 81%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The dynamic initialization feature of the ClearPath MCP environment allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a TCP port scan using a tool such as nmap.
Patch / fix
- iss.net/security_center/static/10260.php advisory
- securityfocus.com/bid/5863 advisory
Exploit prediction
2.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- iss.net http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10260.php referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5863 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.8 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
References
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iss.net
/security_center/static/10260.php
vdb-entry, exploit, patch, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/5863
vdb-entry, exploit, patch, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/295837
mailing-list
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/293881
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2002-2179
- NVD CVE-2002-2179
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