How severe is CVE-2002-1992?

CVE-2002-1992 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1992 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1992?

CVE-2002-1992 primarily affects Macromedia Coldfusion. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1992?

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

When was CVE-2002-1992 published?

CVE-2002-1992 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1992

CVE-2002-1992 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Macromedia Coldfusion 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: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Macromedia Coldfusion
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in jrun.dll in ColdFusion MX, when used with IIS 4 or 5, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service in IIS via (1) a long template file name or (2) a long HTTP header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1992?: Buffer overflow in jrun.dll in ColdFusion MX, when used with IIS 4 or 5, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service in IIS via (1) a long template file name or (2) a long HTTP header.
How severe is CVE-2002-1992?: CVE-2002-1992 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1992 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1992?: CVE-2002-1992 primarily affects Macromedia Coldfusion. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1992?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1992 published?: CVE-2002-1992 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:coldfusion:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:coldfusion:*:*:developer:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:coldfusion_professional:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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