CVE-2002-0655
OpenSSL 0.9.6d and earlier, and 0.9.7-beta2 and earlier, does not properly handle ASCII...
CVE-2002-0655 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Openssl, published July 30, 2002. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 8.17%, the 94th percentile. Fixed in openssl 0.9.6e-1.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 8.17%EPSS, 94th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
0.9.6e-1openssl +9 more
Description
OpenSSL 0.9.6d and earlier, and 0.9.7-beta2 and earlier, does not properly handle ASCII representations of integers on 64 bit platforms, which could allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
opensslDebian:12 | before 0.9.6e-1 | 0.9.6e-1 |
opensslDebian:13 | before 0.9.6e-1 | 0.9.6e-1 |
opensslDebian:14 | before 0.9.6e-1 | 0.9.6e-1 |
openssl094Debian:3.0 From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0.9.4-6.woody.0, plus listed versions 0.9.4-60.9.4-6.potato.3 | 0.9.4-6.woody.0 |
openssl095Debian:3.0 From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0.9.5a-6.woody.0 | 0.9.5a-6.woody.0 |
opensslDebian:3.0 From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0.9.6c-2.woody.0 | 0.9.6c-2.woody.0 |
openssl094Debian:3.0 From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0.9.4-6.woody.1, plus listed versions 0.9.4-60.9.4-6.potato.3 | 0.9.4-6.woody.1 |
openssl095Debian:3.0 From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0.9.5a-6.woody.1 | 0.9.5a-6.woody.1 |
opensslDebian:3.0 From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0.9.6c-2.woody.1 | 0.9.6c-2.woody.1 |
openssl094Debian:3.0 From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0.9.4-6.woody.2, plus listed versions 0.9.4-60.9.4-6.potato.3 | 0.9.4-6.woody.2 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
OpenSSL 0.9.6d and earlier, and 0.9.7-beta2 and earlier, does not properly handle ASCII representations of integers on 64 bit platforms, which could allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
- Record
CVE-2002-0655- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
OpenSSL 0.9.6d and earlier, and 0.9.7-beta2 and earlier, does not properly handle ASCII representations of integers on 64 bit platforms, which could allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
- Record
CVE-2002-0655- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2002-0649No score
OpenSSL 0.9.6d and earlier, and 0.9.7-beta2 and earlier, does not properly handle ASCII representations of integers on 64 bit platforms, which could allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
- Record
EUVD-2002-0649- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-qqh8-wx7x-qgh9No score
OpenSSL 0.9.6d and earlier, and 0.9.7-beta2 and earlier, does not properly handle ASCII...
OpenSSL 0.9.6d and earlier, and 0.9.7-beta2 and earlier, does not properly handle ASCII representations of integers on 64 bit platforms, which could allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
- Record
GHSA-qqh8-wx7x-qgh9- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
OpenSSL 0.9.6d and earlier, and 0.9.7-beta2 and earlier, does not properly handle ASCII representations of integers on 64 bit platforms, which could allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
- Record
CVE-2002-0655- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2002-0655No score
OpenSSL 0.9.6d and earlier, and 0.9.7-beta2 and earlier, does not properly handle ASCII representations of integers on 64 bit platforms, which could allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2002-0655- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| affected | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-046.php
cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-23.html
distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes?id=a&anuncio=000513
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/308891
securityfocus.com/bid/5364
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-0655
github.com/advisories/GHSA-qqh8-wx7x-qgh9
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2002-0655