CVE-2002-1889

CVE-2002-1889 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Logsurfer 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

Off-by-one buffer overflow in the context_action function in context.c of Logsurfer 1.41 through 1.5a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed log entry.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1889?
Off-by-one buffer overflow in the context_action function in context.c of Logsurfer 1.41 through 1.5a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed log entry.
How severe is CVE-2002-1889?
CVE-2002-1889 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1889 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1889?
CVE-2002-1889 primarily affects Logsurfer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1889?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1889 published?
CVE-2002-1889 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)