Is CVE-2002-2071 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2002-2071, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2002-2071 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2002-2071 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2002-2071?

CVE-2002-2071 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2002-2071

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 31, 2002· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Compaq Tru64 4.0 d allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service in (1) telnet, (2) FTP, (3) ypbind, (4) rpc.lockd, (5) snmp, (6) ttdbserverd, and possibly other services via a TCP SYN scan, as demonstrated using nmap.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2002-2071 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2002-2071. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.