CVE-2002-1866

Name: CVE-2002-1866
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.57%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1866 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Simple Web Server (SWS) 0.0.4 through 0.1.0 does not close file descriptors for 404 error messages, which could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file descriptor exhaustion) via multiple requests for pages that do not exist.. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Simple Web Server (SWS) 0.0.4 through 0.1.0 does not close file descriptors for 404 error messages, which could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file descriptor exhaustion) via multiple requests for pages that do not exist.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.57%

72.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sws	Sws Simple Web Server	0.0.3
Sws	Sws Simple Web Server	0.0.4
Sws	Sws Simple Web Server	0.1.0
Sws	Sws Simple Web Server	0.1.1

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1866?

How severe is CVE-2002-1866?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1866 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1866?

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