CVE-2002-0462

Name: CVE-2002-0462
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-08-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.11%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0462 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. bigsam_guestbook.php for Big Sam (Built-In Guestbook Stand-Alone Module) 1.1.08 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) or obtain the absolute path of the web server via a displayBegin parameter with a very large number, which leaks the web path in an error message when PHP safe_mode is enabled, or consumes resources when safe_mode is not enabled.. EPSS estimates a 3.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

bigsam_guestbook.php for Big Sam (Built-In Guestbook Stand-Alone Module) 1.1.08 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) or obtain the absolute path of the web server via a displayBegin parameter with a very large number, which leaks the web path in an error message when PHP safe_mode is enabled, or consumes resources when safe_mode is not enabled.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.11%

86.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Big Sam	Big Sam	1.1.08

References

http://www.gezzed.net/bigsam/bigsam.1_1_12.php.txt
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8478.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8479.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/5287
http://www.osvdb.org/5288
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/262735Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4312Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.gezzed.net/bigsam/bigsam.1_1_12.php.txt
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8478.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8479.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/5287
http://www.osvdb.org/5288
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/262735Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4312Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0462?

How severe is CVE-2002-0462?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0462 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0462?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST