CVE-2002-1565

CVE-2002-1565 is a high-severity vulnerability in Immunix 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

Buffer overflow in url_filename function for wget 1.8.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1565?
Buffer overflow in url_filename function for wget 1.8.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long URL.
How severe is CVE-2002-1565?
CVE-2002-1565 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1565 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1565?
CVE-2002-1565 affects Immunix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1565?
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-2002-1565 published?
CVE-2002-1565 was published on 2003-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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