CVE-2002-1061: Multiple buffer overflows in Thomas Hauck Jana Server 2.x through 2.2.1, and 1.4.6 and earlier, allow remote a

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1061 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting jana web server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in Thomas Hauck Jana Server 2.x through 2.2.1, and 1.4.6 and earlier, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) an HTTP GET request with a long major version number, (2) an HTTP GET request to the HTTP proxy on port 3128 with a long major version number, (3) a long OK reply from a POP3 server, and (4) a long SMTP server response.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.5% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: t. hauck

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

t. hauck jana web server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 1.45 · 1.46 · 2.0 · 2.0_beta1 · 2.0_beta2 · 2.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jana-web-server sudo apt install jana-web-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold jana-web-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list jana-web-server sudo dnf downgrade jana-web-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add jana-web-server

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.

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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-2002-1061?

jana web server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1061 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1061 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-2002-1061 affect?

CVE-2002-1061 affects jana web server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple buffer overflows in Thomas Hauck Jana Server 2.x through 2.2.1, and 1.4.6 and earlier, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) an HTTP GET request with a long major version nu

How urgent is CVE-2002-1061?

Priority 49/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

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