Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2002-1120?

Affected: Savant Web Server. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2002-1120 being exploited in the wild?

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

Is CVE-2002-1120 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-2002-1120?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2002-1120?

Fixed versions are available, including Savant Web Server 3.1.

How urgently should CVE-2002-1120 be patched?

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

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CVE-2002-1120

HighPublic exploit

Buffer overflow in Savant Web Server 3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.

Published Sep 24, 2002 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2002-1120 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Savant Web Server.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Savant Web Server 3.1.
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)

67%

Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Buffer overflow in Savant Web Server 3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Savant Web ServerSavant	See advisory	3.1

Patched Releases

Savant Web Server

3.1

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Sep 24, 2002
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

advisorysavant-long-url-bo(10076)
advisory5686
patch20020910 Foundstone Labs Advisory - Buffer Overflow in Savant Web Server
exploitMSF savant_31_overflow.rb
exploitExploitDB-10434

4 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Buffer overflow in Savant Web Server 3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.
Affected: Savant Web Server. 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.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Savant Web Server 3.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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