CVE-2002-1153

CVE-2002-1153 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server 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

IBM Websphere 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request with long HTTP headers, such as "Host".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1153?
IBM Websphere 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request with long HTTP headers, such as "Host".
How severe is CVE-2002-1153?
CVE-2002-1153 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1153 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1153?
CVE-2002-1153 affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1153?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1153 published?
CVE-2002-1153 was published on 2002-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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