CVE-2002-1401

CVE-2002-1401 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Postgresql with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflows in (1) circle_poly, (2) path_encode and (3) path_add (also incorrectly identified as path_addr) for PostgreSQL 7.2.3 and earlier allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code, possibly as a result of an integer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1401?
Buffer overflows in (1) circle_poly, (2) path_encode and (3) path_add (also incorrectly identified as path_addr) for PostgreSQL 7.2.3 and earlier allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code, possibly as a result of an integer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2002-1401?
CVE-2002-1401 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1401 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1401?
CVE-2002-1401 primarily affects Postgresql. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1401?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1401 published?
CVE-2002-1401 was published on 2003-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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