CVE-2002-1222

NONECVSS 0.0Trending — 3 sources updated this weekWeaponized

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 0.0(none)
EPSS: 96.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

October 28, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/catos-http-overflow-vuln.shtml
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10382.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5976
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/catos-http-overflow-vuln.shtml
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10382.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5976

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-119Buffer Operations Within Bounds (Buffer Overflow)

Data Freshness Timeline

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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-21944✓ verified
First seen Oct 16, 2002
Cisco CatOS 5.x/6.1/7.3/7.4 - CiscoView HTTP Server Buffer Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-1222?

CVE-2002-1222 is a none vulnerability published on October 28, 2002. 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.

When was CVE-2002-1222 disclosed?

CVE-2002-1222 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 28, 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-2002-1222 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-1222 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 96.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-1222?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-1222, 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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