CVE-2002-2198 json
Buffer overflow in ZMailer before 2.99.51_1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code during HELO processing from an IPv6 address,…
published 2002-12-31 23 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2002-2177
- cvss
- 10.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 6.2%
- EPSS 6.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 93%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
6.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 10.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
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iss.net
/security_center/static/10013.php
vdb-entry, patch
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securityfocus.com
/bid/5592
vdb-entry, patch
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2002-2198
- NVD CVE-2002-2198
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