How severe is CVE-2002-1905?

CVE-2002-1905 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1905 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1905?

CVE-2002-1905 primarily affects Polycom Viavideo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1905?

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

When was CVE-2002-1905 published?

CVE-2002-1905 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1905

CVE-2002-1905 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Polycom Viavideo 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: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Polycom Viavideo
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the web server of Polycom ViaVideo 2.2 and 3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long HTTP GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1905?: Buffer overflow in the web server of Polycom ViaVideo 2.2 and 3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long HTTP GET request.
How severe is CVE-2002-1905?: CVE-2002-1905 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1905 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1905?: CVE-2002-1905 primarily affects Polycom Viavideo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1905?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1905 published?: CVE-2002-1905 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:polycom:viavideo:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:polycom:viavideo:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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