Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2002-0149?

Affected: Internet Information Server (Microsoft) versions 4.0; Internet Information Services (Microsoft) versions 5.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2002-0149 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2002-0149 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2002-0149?

No public exploit code is known.

Is there a fix for CVE-2002-0149?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2002-0149 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2002-0149

High

Buffer overflow in ASP Server-Side Include Function in IIS 4.0, 5.0 and 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via long file names.

Published Apr 22, 2002 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2002-0149 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Internet Information Server (Microsoft), Internet Information Services (Microsoft).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
EPSS estimates a 63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

7.5

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

63%

Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

None known

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Description

Buffer overflow in ASP Server-Side Include Function in IIS 4.0, 5.0 and 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via long file names.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Internet Information ServerMicrosoft	4.0	n/a
Internet Information ServicesMicrosoft	5.0	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Apr 22, 2002
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

otherMS02-018
otheroval:org.mitre.oval:def:132
otheroval:org.mitre.oval:def:95
otherCA-2002-09
other20020415 Microsoft IIS Vulnerabilities in Cisco Products - MS02-018

4 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Buffer overflow in ASP Server-Side Include Function in IIS 4.0, 5.0 and 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via long file names.
Affected: Internet Information Server (Microsoft) versions 4.0; Internet Information Services (Microsoft) versions 5.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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