How severe is CVE-2002-1865?

CVE-2002-1865 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1865 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1865?

CVE-2002-1865 primarily affects D-link Di-804. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1865?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-1865 published?

CVE-2002-1865 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1865

CVE-2002-1865 is a medium-severity vulnerability in D-link Di-804 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: D-link Di-804
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the Embedded HTTP server, as used in (1) D-Link DI-804 4.68, Dl-704 V2.56b6, and Dl-704 V2.56b5 and (2) Linksys Etherfast BEFW11S4 Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router 1.37.2 through 1.42.7 and Linksys WAP11 1.3 and 1.4, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long header, as demonstrated using the Host header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1865?: Buffer overflow in the Embedded HTTP server, as used in (1) D-Link DI-804 4.68, Dl-704 V2.56b6, and Dl-704 V2.56b5 and (2) Linksys Etherfast BEFW11S4 Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router 1.37.2 through 1.42.7 and Linksys WAP11 1.3 and 1.4, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long header, as demonstrated using the Host header.
How severe is CVE-2002-1865?: CVE-2002-1865 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1865 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1865?: CVE-2002-1865 primarily affects D-link Di-804. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1865?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1865 published?: CVE-2002-1865 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:h:d-link:di-804:4.68:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:d-link:dl-704:2.56_b5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:d-link:dl-704:2.56_b6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:befw11s4:1.4.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:befw11s4:1.37.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:befw11s4:1.37.2b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:befw11s4:1.37.9b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:befw11s4:1.40.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:befw11s4:1.42.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:wap11:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:wap11:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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