CVE-2002-1052

CVE-2002-1052 is a medium-severity vulnerability in W3c Jigsaw with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Jigsaw 2.2.1 on Windows systems allows remote attackers to use MS-DOS device names in HTTP requests to (1) cause a denial of service using the "con" device, or (2) obtain the physical path of the server using two requests to the "aux" device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1052?
Jigsaw 2.2.1 on Windows systems allows remote attackers to use MS-DOS device names in HTTP requests to (1) cause a denial of service using the "con" device, or (2) obtain the physical path of the server using two requests to the "aux" device.
How severe is CVE-2002-1052?
CVE-2002-1052 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1052 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1052?
CVE-2002-1052 affects W3c Jigsaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1052?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1052 published?
CVE-2002-1052 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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