CVE-2002-0608 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote FTP servers can execute arbitrary code on Matu FTP client users via a buffer overflow in the 220 banner.

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-2002-0608?

CVE-2002-0608 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

Buffer overflow in Matu FTP client 1.74 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long "220" banner.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0608?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Matu Matu Ftp.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0608?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0608 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-2002-0608 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0608 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wg78-wpfg-4hww.

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