How severe is CVE-2002-0289?

CVE-2002-0289 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0289 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0289?

CVE-2002-0289 affects Bbshareware.com Phusion Webserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0289?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-0289 published?

CVE-2002-0289 was published on 2002-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0289

CVE-2002-0289 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bbshareware.com Phusion Webserver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bbshareware.com Phusion Webserver
Published: 2002-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Phusion web server 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0289?: Buffer overflow in Phusion web server 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP request.
How severe is CVE-2002-0289?: CVE-2002-0289 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0289 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0289?: CVE-2002-0289 affects Bbshareware.com Phusion Webserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0289?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0289 published?: CVE-2002-0289 was published on 2002-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bbshareware.com:phusion_webserver:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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