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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2002-0768

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

12/8/2002

2/4/2003

8/8/2024

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 Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Luke Mewburn lukemftp	<=1.5
SUSE Linux	=6.4
SUSE Linux	=7.0
SUSE Linux	=7.1
SUSE Linux	=7.2
SUSE Linux	=7.3
SUSE Linux	=8.0

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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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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.