CVE-2002-1489: Buffer overflow in PlanetDNS PlanetWeb 1.14 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via

Q: How do I fix CVE-2002-1489?

planetweb: upgrade to newer than 1.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2002-1489 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1489 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-2002-1489 affect?

CVE-2002-1489 affects planetweb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in PlanetDNS PlanetWeb 1.14 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) an HTTP GET request with a long URL or (2) a request with a long method name.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2002-1489?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2002-1489 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting planetweb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in PlanetDNS PlanetWeb 1.14 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) an HTTP GET request with a long URL or (2) a request with a long method name.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: 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	10.6% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-04-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: planetdns

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-04-02 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

planetdns planetweb UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.14

Fixed in: newer than 1.14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade planetweb

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade planetweb

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: PlanetWeb 1.14 - GET Buffer 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-2002-1489?

planetweb: upgrade to newer than 1.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1489 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1489 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-2002-1489 affect?

CVE-2002-1489 affects planetweb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in PlanetDNS PlanetWeb 1.14 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) an HTTP GET request with a long URL or (2) a request with a long method name.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1489?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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