How severe is CVE-2002-1109?

CVE-2002-1109 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2002-1109 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1109?

CVE-2002-1109 affects Amavis Virus Scanner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1109?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-1109 published?

CVE-2002-1109 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1109

CVE-2002-1109 is a low-severity vulnerability in Amavis Virus Scanner with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Amavis Virus Scanner
Published: 2002-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

securetar, as used in AMaViS shell script 0.2.1 and earlier, allows users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a malformed TAR file, possibly via an incorrect file size parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1109?: securetar, as used in AMaViS shell script 0.2.1 and earlier, allows users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a malformed TAR file, possibly via an incorrect file size parameter.
How severe is CVE-2002-1109?: CVE-2002-1109 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-1109 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1109?: CVE-2002-1109 affects Amavis Virus Scanner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1109?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1109 published?: CVE-2002-1109 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:amavis:virus_scanner:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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