7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2002-0768: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Aug 12 2002(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in lukemftp FTP client in SuSE 6.4 through 8.0, and possibly other operating systems, allows a malicious FTP server to execute arbitrary code via a long PASV command.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
lukemftp<=1.5
SUSE Linux=7.2
SUSE Linux=8.0
SUSE Linux=7.0
SUSE Linux=7.1
SUSE Linux=6.4
SUSE Linux=7.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0768?

    CVE-2002-0768 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution through a buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0768?

    To fix CVE-2002-0768, upgrade to a version of lukemftp that is later than 1.5 which addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of SUSE Linux are affected by CVE-2002-0768?

    CVE-2002-0768 affects SUSE Linux versions 6.4 through 8.0.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2002-0768?

    CVE-2002-0768 is associated with remote code execution attacks via a malicious FTP server sending a long PASV command.

  • Are there any workarounds for CVE-2002-0768?

    Disabling the use of the lukemftp FTP client or restricting network access to trusted servers can serve as temporary workarounds for CVE-2002-0768.

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