CVE-2002-2384: hotfoon4.exe in Hotfoon 4.00 stores user names and passwords in cleartext in the hotfoon2 registry key, which

Routine

LOW 3.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2384 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.6) affecting hotfoon. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

hotfoon4.exe in Hotfoon 4.00 stores user names and passwords in cleartext in the hotfoon2 registry key, which allows local users to gain access to user accounts and steal phone service.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hotfoon corporation

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

hotfoon corporation hotfoon DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hotfoon sudo apt install hotfoon=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold hotfoon

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

dnf --showduplicates list hotfoon sudo dnf downgrade hotfoon-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add hotfoon

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-2002-2384?

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

Is CVE-2002-2384 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2384 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-2002-2384 affect?

CVE-2002-2384 affects hotfoon. Severity is low (CVSS 3.6). hotfoon4.exe in Hotfoon 4.00 stores user names and passwords in cleartext in the hotfoon2 registry key, which allows local users to gain access to user accounts and steal phone service.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2384?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

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