CVE-2002-2124 json
The recvn and sendn functions in nylon 0.2 do not check when the recv function call returns 0, which allows remote attackers to cause a den…
published 2002-12-31 23 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2002-2103
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.6%
- EPSS 1.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 75%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The recvn and sendn functions in nylon 0.2 do not check when the recv function call returns 0, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) by closing the connection while recv is executing.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 75% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
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/5938
vdb-entry, patch
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secunia.com
/advisories/7281
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/10334
vdb-entry
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security-express.com
/archives/bugtraq/2002-10/0146.html
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2002-2124
- NVD CVE-2002-2124
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