CVE-2002-2205: Buffer overflow in Webresolve 0.1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by connectin

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2205 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting webresolve. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Webresolve 0.1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by connecting to the server from an IP address that resolves to a long hostname.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webresolve

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

webresolve webresolve DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.0.1 · 0.0.2 · 0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webresolve sudo apt install webresolve=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold webresolve

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

dnf --showduplicates list webresolve sudo dnf downgrade webresolve-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add webresolve

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-2002-2205?

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

Is CVE-2002-2205 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2205 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-2002-2205 affect?

CVE-2002-2205 affects webresolve. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Buffer overflow in Webresolve 0.1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by connecting to the server from an IP address that resolves to a long hostname.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2205?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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