CVE-2002-0717

CVE-2002-0717 is a high-severity vulnerability in Php with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

PHP 4.2.0 and 4.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via an HTTP POST request with certain arguments in a multipart/form-data form, which generates an error condition that is not properly handled and causes improper memory to be freed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0717?
PHP 4.2.0 and 4.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via an HTTP POST request with certain arguments in a multipart/form-data form, which generates an error condition that is not properly handled and causes improper memory to be freed.
How severe is CVE-2002-0717?
CVE-2002-0717 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0717 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0717?
CVE-2002-0717 primarily affects Php. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0717?
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-2002-0717 published?
CVE-2002-0717 was published on 2002-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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