Is CVE-2002-2325 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2002-2325, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2002-2325 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2002-2325 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2002-2325?

CVE-2002-2325 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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CVE-2002-2325

CWE-20Published: December 31, 2002· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The c-client library in Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) dated before 2002 RC2, as used by Pine 4.20 through 4.44, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client crash) via a MIME-encoded email with Content-Type header containing an empty boundary field.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2002-2325 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-2002-2325. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.