CVE-2002-2428

CVE-2002-2428 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Goahead Goahead Webserver 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

webs.c in GoAhead WebServer before 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via an HTTP POST request that contains a Content-Length header but no body data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2428?
webs.c in GoAhead WebServer before 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via an HTTP POST request that contains a Content-Length header but no body data.
How severe is CVE-2002-2428?
CVE-2002-2428 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2428 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2428?
CVE-2002-2428 primarily affects Goahead Goahead Webserver. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2428?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2428 published?
CVE-2002-2428 was published on 2009-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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