CVE-2002-1122
CVE-2002-1122 is a high-severity vulnerability in Iss Internet Scanner 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: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Iss Internet Scanner
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the parsing mechanism for ISS Internet Scanner 6.2.1, when using the license banner HTTP check, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long web server response.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-1122?
- Buffer overflow in the parsing mechanism for ISS Internet Scanner 6.2.1, when using the license banner HTTP check, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long web server response.
- How severe is CVE-2002-1122?
- CVE-2002-1122 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2002-1122 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-1122?
- CVE-2002-1122 affects Iss Internet Scanner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-1122?
- 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-2002-1122 published?
- CVE-2002-1122 was published on 2002-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://bvlive01.iss.net/issEn/delivery/xforce/alertdetail.jsp?oid=21165
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10130.php
- http://www.osvdb.org/3150
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5738
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:iss:internet_scanner:6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*