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Libhttpd 1.2 can crash or be hijacked by long POST

CVE-2002-2400 · published 23 years ago
Summary

The libhttpd 1.2 web server component can be overwhelmed by an unusually long HTTP POST request, causing it to stop working and, in some cases, allowing an attacker to run their own code. This could disrupt your web services or expose data. Upgrade to a newer version or apply the vendor's patch to protect your system.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
hughes_technologies libhttpd 1.2
cpe:2.3:a:hughes_technologies:libhttpd:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Buffer overflow in the httpdProcessRequest function in LibHTTPD 1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP POST request.
Buffer overflow in the httpdProcessRequest function in LibHTTPD 1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP POST request.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
10.0 Critical
Exploitation
8% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published31 Dec 2002
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2002-2400 · NVD
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