CVE-2002-2286: The parse-get function in utils.c for apt-www-proxy 0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2286 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting apt-www-proxy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The parse-get function in utils.c for apt-www-proxy 0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an empty HTTP request, which causes a null dereference.

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	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-189
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: apt-www-proxy

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 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apt-www-proxy apt-www-proxy DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy apt-www-proxy || rpm -q apt-www-proxy || apt-www-proxy --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison apt-www-proxy sudo apt install apt-www-proxy=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold apt-www-proxy

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

dnf --showduplicates list apt-www-proxy sudo dnf downgrade apt-www-proxy-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add apt-www-proxy

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-2002-2286?

apt-www-proxy: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-2286 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2286 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-2002-2286 affect?

CVE-2002-2286 affects apt-www-proxy. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The parse-get function in utils.c for apt-www-proxy 0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an empty HTTP request, which causes a null dereference.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2286?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

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