CVE-2002-1441

CVE-2002-1441 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tomahawk Technologies Steelarrow 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

Multiple buffer overflows in Tomahawk SteelArrow before 4.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the Steelarrow Service (Steelarrow.exe) using a long UserIdent Cookie header, (2) DLLHOST.EXE (Steelarrow.dll) via a request for a long .aro file, or (3) DLLHOST.EXE via a Chunked Transfer-Encoding request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1441?
Multiple buffer overflows in Tomahawk SteelArrow before 4.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the Steelarrow Service (Steelarrow.exe) using a long UserIdent Cookie header, (2) DLLHOST.EXE (Steelarrow.dll) via a request for a long .aro file, or (3) DLLHOST.EXE via a Chunked Transfer-Encoding request.
How severe is CVE-2002-1441?
CVE-2002-1441 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1441 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1441?
CVE-2002-1441 affects Tomahawk Technologies Steelarrow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1441?
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-2002-1441 published?
CVE-2002-1441 was published on 2003-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)