CVE-2002-1120: Buffer overflow in Savant Web Server 3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a l

Q: How do I fix CVE-2002-1120?

savant web server: upgrade to newer than 3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2002-1120 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1120 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-2002-1120 affect?

CVE-2002-1120 affects savant web server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in Savant Web Server 3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2002-1120?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2002-1120 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting savant web server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Savant Web Server 3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	66.6% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-09-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: savant

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-09-24 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

savant savant web server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.1

Fixed in: newer than 3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade savant-web-server

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Savant Web Server 3.1 - GET Universal Remote Overflow
Exploit-DB: Savant Web Server 3.1 - Remote Buffer Overflow (2)
Exploit-DB: Savant Web Server 3.1 - Remote Buffer Overflow (3)
Exploit-DB: Savant Web Server 3.1 - Remote Overflow (Metasploit)
Metasploit: Savant 3.1 Web Server Overflow

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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-2002-1120?

savant web server: upgrade to newer than 3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1120 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1120 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-2002-1120 affect?

CVE-2002-1120 affects savant web server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in Savant Web Server 3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1120?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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