CVE-2002-0600 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 11 Jun 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote malicious servers can execute arbitrary code on KTH Kerberos 4 FTP clients via a heap overflow in passive mode responses.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-0600?

CVE-2002-0600 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jun 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Heap overflow in the KTH Kerberos 4 FTP client 4-1.1.1 allows remote malicious servers to execute arbitrary code on the client via a long response to a passive (PASV) mode request.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0600?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Kth Kth Kerberos, Luke Mewburn Lukemftp.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0600?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0600 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2002-0600 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0600 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v9mh-h583-pwc5.