How severe is CVE-2002-0907?

CVE-2002-0907 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0907 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0907?

CVE-2002-0907 primarily affects Nullsoft Shoutcast Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0907?

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-2002-0907 published?

CVE-2002-0907 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0907

CVE-2002-0907 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nullsoft Shoutcast Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nullsoft Shoutcast Server
Published: 2002-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in SHOUTcast 1.8.9 and other versions before 1.8.12 allows a remote authenticated DJ to execute arbitrary code on the server via a long value in a header whose name begins with "icy-".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0907?: Buffer overflow in SHOUTcast 1.8.9 and other versions before 1.8.12 allows a remote authenticated DJ to execute arbitrary code on the server via a long value in a header whose name begins with "icy-".
How severe is CVE-2002-0907?: CVE-2002-0907 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0907 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0907?: CVE-2002-0907 primarily affects Nullsoft Shoutcast Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0907?: 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-2002-0907 published?: CVE-2002-0907 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:shoutcast_server:1.8.9:*:freebsd:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:shoutcast_server:1.8.9:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:shoutcast_server:1.8.9:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:shoutcast_server:1.8.9:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:shoutcast_server:1.8.9:*:win32:*:*:*:*:*

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