CVE-2002-1396

CVE-2002-1396 is a high-severity vulnerability in Php 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

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the wordwrap function in PHP after 4.1.2 and before 4.3.0 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1396?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the wordwrap function in PHP after 4.1.2 and before 4.3.0 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2002-1396?
CVE-2002-1396 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1396 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1396?
CVE-2002-1396 primarily affects Php. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1396?
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-2002-1396 published?
CVE-2002-1396 was published on 2003-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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