HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2002-1001
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CVE-2002-1001

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: October 4, 2002· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer overflows in AnalogX Proxy before 4.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long HTTP request to TCP port 6588 or (2) a SOCKS 4A request to TCP port 1080 with a long DNS hostname.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2002-1001 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2002-1001. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

analogx1 product(s)
proxy
Source: NVD CPE · 8 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5138
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5139
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5138
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5139
ADVISORYhttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9455.php
ADVISORYhttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9456.php
ADVISORYhttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9455.php
ADVISORYhttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9456.php

All References (12)

→
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-07/0006.html
→
http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/network/proxy.htm
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http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9455.phpVendor Advisory
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http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9456.phpVendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5138Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5139Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-07/0006.html
→
http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/network/proxy.htm
→
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9455.phpVendor Advisory
→
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9456.phpVendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5138Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5139Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2002-1001
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 4, 2002

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2002-1001 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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