CVE-2002-1565: Buffer overflow in url_filename function for wget 1.8.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (segment

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1565 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting immunix. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in url_filename function for wget 1.8.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long URL.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-06-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: immunix

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

immunix immunix DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison immunix sudo apt install immunix=<VERSION_BEFORE_7> sudo apt-mark hold immunix

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

dnf --showduplicates list immunix sudo dnf downgrade immunix-<VERSION_BEFORE_7> sudo dnf versionlock add immunix

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-2002-1565?

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

Is CVE-2002-1565 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1565 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-2002-1565 affect?

CVE-2002-1565 affects immunix. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in url_filename function for wget 1.8.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long URL.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1565?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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