CVE-2002-2306: Sharman Networks KaZaA Media Desktop 1.7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumpti

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2306 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting kazaa media desktop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Sharman Networks KaZaA Media Desktop 1.7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by sending several large messages.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-399
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kazaa

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 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kazaa kazaa media desktop DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.7.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.7.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kazaa-media-desktop || rpm -q kazaa-media-desktop || kazaa-media-desktop --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kazaa-media-desktop sudo apt install kazaa-media-desktop=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.1> sudo apt-mark hold kazaa-media-desktop

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

dnf --showduplicates list kazaa-media-desktop sudo dnf downgrade kazaa-media-desktop-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.1> sudo dnf versionlock add kazaa-media-desktop

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: KaZaA Media Desktop 1.7.1 - Large Message Denial of Service

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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-2002-2306?

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

Is CVE-2002-2306 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2306 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-2002-2306 affect?

CVE-2002-2306 affects kazaa media desktop. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Sharman Networks KaZaA Media Desktop 1.7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by sending several large messages.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2306?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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