How severe is CVE-2002-0449?

CVE-2002-0449 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-0449 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0449?

CVE-2002-0449 primarily affects Talentsoft Web+ 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-2002-0449?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-0449 published?

CVE-2002-0449 was published on 2002-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0449

CVE-2002-0449 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Talentsoft Web+ Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Talentsoft Web+ Server
Published: 2002-07-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in webpsvc.exe for Talentsoft Web+ 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to webplus.exe program, which triggers the overflow in webpsvc.exe.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0449?: Buffer overflow in webpsvc.exe for Talentsoft Web+ 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to webplus.exe program, which triggers the overflow in webpsvc.exe.
How severe is CVE-2002-0449?: CVE-2002-0449 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-0449 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0449?: CVE-2002-0449 primarily affects Talentsoft Web+ 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-2002-0449?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0449 published?: CVE-2002-0449 was published on 2002-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:talentsoft:web\+_server:4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:talentsoft:web\+_server:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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