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CVE-2002-0538

First published: Wed Jul 03 2002(Updated: )

FTP proxy in Symantec Raptor Firewall 6.5.3 and Enterprise 7.0 rewrites an FTP server's "FTP PORT" responses in a way that allows remote attackers to redirect FTP data connections to arbitrary ports, a variant of the "FTP bounce" vulnerability.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Symantec Enterprise Firewall=6.5.2
Symantec Enterprise Firewall=7.0
Symantec Enterprise Firewall=7.0
Axent Raptor Firewall=6.5
Axent Raptor Firewall=6.5.3
Symantec Velociraptor=1.x
Symantec Gateway Security=1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0538?

    CVE-2002-0538 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized data redirection.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0538?

    To mitigate CVE-2002-0538, update to the latest version of Symantec Raptor Firewall and Enterprise Firewall, as newer versions address this vulnerability.

  • What is the primary impact of CVE-2002-0538?

    The primary impact of CVE-2002-0538 is the potential for remote attackers to redirect FTP data connections to arbitrary ports.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2002-0538?

    CVE-2002-0538 affects Symantec Raptor Firewall versions 6.5.3 and 6.5, as well as Symantec Enterprise Firewall versions 6.5.2 and 7.0.

  • Can CVE-2002-0538 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2002-0538 can be exploited remotely by attackers leveraging the FTP proxy vulnerability.

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