CVE-2002-2207: Buffer overflow in ssldump 0.9b2 and earlier, when running in decryption mode, allows remote attackers to exec

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2207 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting ssldump. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in ssldump 0.9b2 and earlier, when running in decryption mode, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long RSA PreMasterSecret.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.4% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: eric rescorla

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

eric rescorla ssldump DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9b1 · 0.9b2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9b1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ssldump || rpm -q ssldump || ssldump --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9b1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ssldump sudo apt install ssldump=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9b1> sudo apt-mark hold ssldump

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ssldump sudo dnf downgrade ssldump-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9b1> sudo dnf versionlock add ssldump

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-2207?

ssldump: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-2207 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2207 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-2207 affect?

CVE-2002-2207 affects ssldump. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in ssldump 0.9b2 and earlier, when running in decryption mode, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long RSA PreMasterSecret.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2207?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

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