CVE-2002-0707: The Web Reports Server for SurfControl SuperScout WebFilter allows remote attackers to cause a denial of servi

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0707 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting superscout web filter, web filter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Web Reports Server for SurfControl SuperScout WebFilter allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via large GET requests, possibly due to a buffer overflow.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: surfcontrol

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-10-10 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

surfcontrol superscout web filter DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0 · 3.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy superscout-web-filter || rpm -q superscout-web-filter || superscout-web-filter --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison superscout-web-filter sudo apt install superscout-web-filter=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold superscout-web-filter

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list superscout-web-filter sudo dnf downgrade superscout-web-filter-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add superscout-web-filter

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

surfcontrol web filter DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0 · 4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-filter || rpm -q web-filter || web-filter --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison web-filter sudo apt install web-filter=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold web-filter

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list web-filter sudo dnf downgrade web-filter-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add web-filter

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0707?

superscout web filter: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; web filter: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0707 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0707 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-0707 affect?

CVE-2002-0707 affects superscout web filter, web filter. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The Web Reports Server for SurfControl SuperScout WebFilter allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via large GET requests, possibly due to a buffer overflow.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0707?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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