CVE-2002-1532

CVE-2002-1532 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Surfcontrol Superscout Email Filter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The administrative web interface (STEMWADM) for SurfControl SuperScout Email Filter allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) via a GET request without the terminating /r/n/r/n (CRLF) sequence, which causes the interface to wait for the sequence and blocks other users from accessing it.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1532?
The administrative web interface (STEMWADM) for SurfControl SuperScout Email Filter allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) via a GET request without the terminating /r/n/r/n (CRLF) sequence, which causes the interface to wait for the sequence and blocks other users from accessing it.
How severe is CVE-2002-1532?
CVE-2002-1532 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1532 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1532?
CVE-2002-1532 primarily affects Surfcontrol Superscout Email Filter. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1532?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1532 published?
CVE-2002-1532 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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