CVE-2002-1222 json
Buffer overflow in the embedded HTTP server for Cisco Catalyst switches running CatOS 5.4 through 7.3 allows remote attackers to cause a de…
published 2002-10-28 24 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2002-1206
- cvss
- 7.1
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 8.6%
- EPSS 8.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 95%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Buffer overflow in the embedded HTTP server for Cisco Catalyst switches running CatOS 5.4 through 7.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reset) via a long HTTP request.
Patch / fix
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-21944)
- Published
Exploit prediction
8.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-21944 Cisco CatOS 5.x/6.1/7.3/7.4 - CiscoView HTTP Server Buffer Overflow remote, 2002-10-16
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5976 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.1 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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cisco.com
/warp/public/707/catos-http-overflow-vuln.shtml
vendor-advisory, patch
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/5976
vdb-entry, exploit, patch
-
iss.net
/security_center/static/10382.php
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2002-1222
- NVD CVE-2002-1222
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