CVE-2002-1212: Buffer overflow in RadioBird Software WebServer 4 Everyone 1.23 and 1.27, and other versions before 1.30, allo

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1212 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting webserver 4 all. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in RadioBird Software WebServer 4 Everyone 1.23 and 1.27, and other versions before 1.30, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long HTTP GET request.

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	2002-10-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: radiobird software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-10-28 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

radiobird software webserver 4 all DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.23 · 1.27

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.23

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy webserver-4-all || rpm -q webserver-4-all || webserver-4-all --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.23 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webserver-4-all sudo apt install webserver-4-all=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.23> sudo apt-mark hold webserver-4-all

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

dnf --showduplicates list webserver-4-all sudo dnf downgrade webserver-4-all-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.23> sudo dnf versionlock add webserver-4-all

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-2002-1212?

webserver 4 all: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1212 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1212 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-2002-1212 affect?

CVE-2002-1212 affects webserver 4 all. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Buffer overflow in RadioBird Software WebServer 4 Everyone 1.23 and 1.27, and other versions before 1.30, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long HTTP GET request.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1212?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2002-1213 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE Directory traversal vulnerability in RadioBird Software WebServer 4 Everyone 1.23 and 1.27, and other versions

References

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