CVE-2002-1489

CVE-2002-1489 is a high-severity vulnerability in Planetdns Planetweb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in PlanetDNS PlanetWeb 1.14 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) an HTTP GET request with a long URL or (2) a request with a long method name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1489?
Buffer overflow in PlanetDNS PlanetWeb 1.14 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) an HTTP GET request with a long URL or (2) a request with a long method name.
How severe is CVE-2002-1489?
CVE-2002-1489 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1489 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1489?
CVE-2002-1489 affects Planetdns Planetweb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1489?
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-2002-1489 published?
CVE-2002-1489 was published on 2003-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)