CVE-2002-1907: TelCondex SimpleWebServer 2.06.20817 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long H

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1907 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting simplewebserver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

TelCondex SimpleWebServer 2.06.20817 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long HTTP GET request.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: telcondex

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

telcondex simplewebserver DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.06.20817

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.06.20817

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.06.20817 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison simplewebserver sudo apt install simplewebserver=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.06.20817> sudo apt-mark hold simplewebserver

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

dnf --showduplicates list simplewebserver sudo dnf downgrade simplewebserver-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.06.20817> sudo dnf versionlock add simplewebserver

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: TelCondex SimpleWebserver 2.0.6 - Denial of Service

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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-2002-1907?

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

Is CVE-2002-1907 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1907 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-2002-1907 affect?

CVE-2002-1907 affects simplewebserver. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). TelCondex SimpleWebServer 2.06.20817 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long HTTP GET request.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1907?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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