How severe is CVE-2002-1075?

CVE-2002-1075 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1075 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-2002-1075?

CVE-2002-1075 affects David Harris Pegasus Mail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1075?

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-2002-1075 published?

CVE-2002-1075 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1075

CVE-2002-1075 is a high-severity vulnerability in David Harris Pegasus Mail 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: David Harris Pegasus Mail
Published: 2002-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Pegasus mail client 4.01 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long (1) To or (2) From headers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1075?: Buffer overflow in Pegasus mail client 4.01 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long (1) To or (2) From headers.
How severe is CVE-2002-1075?: CVE-2002-1075 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1075 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-2002-1075?: CVE-2002-1075 affects David Harris Pegasus Mail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1075?: 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-2002-1075 published?: CVE-2002-1075 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:david_harris:pegasus_mail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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