How severe is CVE-2002-1870?

CVE-2002-1870 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1870 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1870?

CVE-2002-1870 primarily affects Sws Sws Simple Web Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1870?

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-2002-1870 published?

CVE-2002-1870 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1870

CVE-2002-1870 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sws Sws Simple Web Server 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sws Sws Simple Web Server
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Simple Web Server (SWS) 0.0.4 through 0.1.0 does not properly handle when the recv function call fails, which may allow remote attackers to overwrite program data or perform actions on an uninitialized heap, leading to a denial of service and possibly code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1870?: Simple Web Server (SWS) 0.0.4 through 0.1.0 does not properly handle when the recv function call fails, which may allow remote attackers to overwrite program data or perform actions on an uninitialized heap, leading to a denial of service and possibly code execution.
How severe is CVE-2002-1870?: CVE-2002-1870 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1870 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1870?: CVE-2002-1870 primarily affects Sws Sws Simple Web Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1870?: 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-2002-1870 published?: CVE-2002-1870 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:sws:sws_simple_web_server:0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sws:sws_simple_web_server:0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sws:sws_simple_web_server:0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sws:sws_simple_web_server:0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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