CVE-2002-1904: Buffer overflow in the Log function in util.c in GazTek ghttpd 1.4 through 1.4.3 allows remote attackers to ex

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1904 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ghttpd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the Log function in util.c in GazTek ghttpd 1.4 through 1.4.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.6% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gaztek

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gaztek ghttpd DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4 · 1.4.1 · 1.4.2 · 1.4.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ghttpd sudo apt install ghttpd=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo apt-mark hold ghttpd

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

dnf --showduplicates list ghttpd sudo dnf downgrade ghttpd-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo dnf versionlock add ghttpd

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.

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: ghttpd 1.4 - Daemon 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-2002-1904?

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

Is CVE-2002-1904 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1904 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-2002-1904 affect?

CVE-2002-1904 affects ghttpd. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in the Log function in util.c in GazTek ghttpd 1.4 through 1.4.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1904?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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