CVE-2002-0227: Medium severity KICQ KICQ vulnerability
Published May 3, 2002
·Updated
KICQ 2.0.0b1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed message.
Affected Software
2 affected components
KICQ KICQ=2.0.0b1
KDE kde=2.1.2
Event History
May 3, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0227?
CVE-2002-0227 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How does CVE-2002-0227 impact KICQ 2.0.0b1?
CVE-2002-0227 allows remote attackers to crash KICQ 2.0.0b1 by sending a malformed message.
3
What versions of software are affected by CVE-2002-0227?
CVE-2002-0227 specifically affects KICQ version 2.0.0b1 and KDE version 2.1.2.
4
What should I do if I am using KICQ 2.0.0b1 and concerned about CVE-2002-0227?
If using KICQ 2.0.0b1, consider upgrading to a patched version or using alternative software to mitigate CVE-2002-0227.
5
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2002-0227?
Yes, there are reports and publications detailing how CVE-2002-0227 can be exploited to cause a denial of service.