CVE-2002-0900

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in pks PGP public key web server before 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long search argument to the lookup capability.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 94.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

October 4, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/274107
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9171.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.rubin.ch/pgp/src/patch_buffoverflow20020525
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4828
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/274107
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9171.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.rubin.ch/pgp/src/patch_buffoverflow20020525
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4828

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-21482✓ verified
First seen May 24, 2002
MIT PGP Public Key Server 0.9.2/0.9.4 - Search String Remote Buffer Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0900?

CVE-2002-0900 is a none vulnerability published on October 4, 2002. Buffer overflow in pks PGP public key web server before 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long search argument to the lookup capability.

When was CVE-2002-0900 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0900 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 4, 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-2002-0900 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0900 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 94.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0900?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0900, 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-2002-0900

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