CVE-2002-1549

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in Light HTTPd (lhttpd) 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 93.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 31, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-11/0138.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10607.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6162
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-11/0138.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10607.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6162

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 7× in last 7d / 13× in last 30d)

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Publicly available exploits

(3 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (3 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-24999✓ verified
First seen Apr 25, 2013
Light HTTPd 0.1 (Windows) - Remote Buffer Overflow
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-22012✓ verified
First seen Nov 12, 2002
Light HTTPd 0.1 - 'GET' Buffer Overflow (1)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-22013✓ verified
First seen Nov 12, 2002
Light HTTPd 0.1 - 'GET' Buffer Overflow (2)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-1549?

CVE-2002-1549 is a none vulnerability published on March 31, 2003. Buffer overflow in Light HTTPd (lhttpd) 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.

When was CVE-2002-1549 disclosed?

CVE-2002-1549 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 31, 2003, 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-2002-1549 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-1549 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 93.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-1549?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-1549, 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-2002-1549

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