CVE-2002-0289

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in Phusion web server 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP request.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 89.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 31, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101408906001958&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4118
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4119
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101408906001958&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4118
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4119

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-21293✓ verified
First seen Feb 16, 2002
Phusion WebServer 1.0 - Long URL Denial of Service
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Exploit-DBEDB-21294✓ verified
First seen Feb 16, 2002
Phusion WebServer 1.0 - 'URL' Remote Buffer Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0289?

CVE-2002-0289 is a none vulnerability published on May 31, 2002. Buffer overflow in Phusion web server 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP request.

When was CVE-2002-0289 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0289 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 31, 2002, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2002-0289 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0289 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 89.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0289?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0289, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2002-0289

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