CVE-2002-1032: Buffer overflow in KeyFocus (KF) web server 1.0.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of ser

Q: How do I fix CVE-2002-1032?

kf web server: upgrade to newer than 1.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2002-1032 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1032 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2002-1032 affect?

CVE-2002-1032 affects kf web server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in KeyFocus (KF) web server 1.0.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed HTTP header.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2002-1032 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting kf web server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in KeyFocus (KF) web server 1.0.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed HTTP header.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: key focus

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-10-04 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

key focus kf web server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.5

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kf-web-server || rpm -q kf-web-server || kf-web-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade kf-web-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade kf-web-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-1032?

kf web server: upgrade to newer than 1.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1032 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1032 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-2002-1032 affect?

CVE-2002-1032 affects kf web server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in KeyFocus (KF) web server 1.0.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed HTTP header.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1032?

Priority 47/100. High severity

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