How severe is CVE-2002-2205?

CVE-2002-2205 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2205 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-2002-2205?

CVE-2002-2205 primarily affects Webresolve. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2205?

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

When was CVE-2002-2205 published?

CVE-2002-2205 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2205

CVE-2002-2205 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webresolve 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% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Webresolve
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Webresolve 0.1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by connecting to the server from an IP address that resolves to a long hostname.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2205?: Buffer overflow in Webresolve 0.1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by connecting to the server from an IP address that resolves to a long hostname.
How severe is CVE-2002-2205?: CVE-2002-2205 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2205 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-2002-2205?: CVE-2002-2205 primarily affects Webresolve. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2205?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2205 published?: CVE-2002-2205 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:webresolve:webresolve:0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webresolve:webresolve:0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webresolve:webresolve:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*