How severe is CVE-2002-1400?

CVE-2002-1400 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1400 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1400?

CVE-2002-1400 primarily affects Postgresql. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1400?

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-2002-1400 published?

CVE-2002-1400 was published on 2003-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1400

CVE-2002-1400 is a high-severity vulnerability in Postgresql 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: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Postgresql
Published: 2003-01-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the repeat() function for PostgreSQL before 7.2.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing repeat() to generate a large string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1400?: Heap-based buffer overflow in the repeat() function for PostgreSQL before 7.2.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing repeat() to generate a large string.
How severe is CVE-2002-1400?: CVE-2002-1400 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1400 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1400?: CVE-2002-1400 primarily affects Postgresql. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1400?: 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-2002-1400 published?: CVE-2002-1400 was published on 2003-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:postgresql:postgresql:6.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:postgresql:postgresql:6.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:postgresql:postgresql:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:postgresql:postgresql:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:postgresql:postgresql:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:postgresql:postgresql:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:postgresql:postgresql:7.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:postgresql:postgresql:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:postgresql:postgresql:7.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*