CVE-2002-0079

CVE-2002-0079 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 77% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the chunked encoding transfer mechanism in Internet Information Server (IIS) 4.0 and 5.0 Active Server Pages allows attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0079?
Buffer overflow in the chunked encoding transfer mechanism in Internet Information Server (IIS) 4.0 and 5.0 Active Server Pages allows attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2002-0079?
CVE-2002-0079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0079 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 77% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0079?
CVE-2002-0079 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Information Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0079?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0079 published?
CVE-2002-0079 was published on 2002-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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