PatchTheCVECVE-2002-2149: Buffer overflow in Lucent Access Point 300, 600, and 1500 Service Routers allows remote attackers to cause a d
CVE-2002-2149 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting access point service router 1500, access point service router 300, access point service router 600. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Buffer overflow in Lucent Access Point 300, 600, and 1500 Service Routers allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a long HTTP request to the administrative interface.
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 | 3.4% (top 11%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2002-12-31 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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: Lucent Access Point 300/600/1500 IP Services Router - Long HTTP Request Denial of Service
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-2002-2149?
access point service router 1500: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; access point service router 300: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; access point service router 600: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2002-2149 being exploited?
CVE-2002-2149 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-2002-2149 affect?
CVE-2002-2149 affects access point service router 1500, access point service router 300, access point service router 600. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Buffer overflow in Lucent Access Point 300, 600, and 1500 Service Routers allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a long HTTP request to the administrative interface.
How urgent is CVE-2002-2149?
Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference