CVE-2002-1549

CVE-2002-1549 is a high-severity vulnerability in Light Httpd 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 Light HTTPd (lhttpd) 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1549?
Buffer overflow in Light HTTPd (lhttpd) 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.
How severe is CVE-2002-1549?
CVE-2002-1549 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1549 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-2002-1549?
CVE-2002-1549 affects Light Httpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1549?
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-2002-1549 published?
CVE-2002-1549 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)