CVE-2002-2215

Name: CVE-2002-2215
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-2215 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The imap_header function in the IMAP functionality for PHP before 4.3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an e-mail message with a large number of "To" addresses, which triggers an error in the rfc822_write_address function.. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The imap_header function in the IMAP functionality for PHP before 4.3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an e-mail message with a large number of "To" addresses, which triggers an error in the rfc822_write_address function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.33%

67.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Php	Php	<= 4.2.3
Php	Php	3.0
Php	Php	3.0.1
Php	Php	3.0.2
Php	Php	3.0.3
Php	Php	3.0.4
Php	Php	3.0.5
Php	Php	3.0.6
Php	Php	3.0.7
Php	Php	3.0.8
Php	Php	3.0.9
Php	Php	3.0.10
Php	Php	3.0.11
Php	Php	3.0.12
Php	Php	3.0.13
Php	Php	3.0.14
Php	Php	3.0.15
Php	Php	3.0.16
Php	Php	3.0.17
Php	Php	3.0.18
Php	Php	4.0
Php	Php	4.0.1
Php	Php	4.0.2
Php	Php	4.0.3
Php	Php	4.0.4
Php	Php	4.0.5
Php	Php	4.0.6
Php	Php	4.0.7
Php	Php	4.1.0
Php	Php	4.1.1
Php	Php	4.1.2
Php	Php	4.2
Php	Php	4.2.0
Php	Php	4.2.1
Php	Php	4.2.2

References

http://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=19280Exploit, Patch
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=175040Exploit, Patch
http://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=19280Exploit, Patch
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=175040Exploit, Patch

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-2215?

How severe is CVE-2002-2215?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-2215 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2215?

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