CVE-2002-1441: Multiple buffer overflows in Tomahawk SteelArrow before 4.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code v

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1441 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting steelarrow. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in Tomahawk SteelArrow before 4.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the Steelarrow Service (Steelarrow.exe) using a long UserIdent Cookie header, (2) DLLHOST.EXE (Steelarrow.dll) via a request for a long .aro file, or (3) DLLHOST.EXE via a Chunked Transfer-Encoding request.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 6%: 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	6.3% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-04-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tomahawk technologies

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-04-11 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tomahawk technologies steelarrow DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy steelarrow || rpm -q steelarrow || steelarrow --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison steelarrow sudo apt install steelarrow=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1> sudo apt-mark hold steelarrow

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

dnf --showduplicates list steelarrow sudo dnf downgrade steelarrow-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add steelarrow

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-2002-1441?

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

Is CVE-2002-1441 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1441 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-2002-1441 affect?

CVE-2002-1441 affects steelarrow. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple buffer overflows in Tomahawk SteelArrow before 4.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the Steelarrow Service (Steelarrow.exe) using a long UserIdent Cookie header, (2) DLLHOST.EXE (Steelarrow.dll) via a reques

How urgent is CVE-2002-1441?

Priority 50/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited

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