CVE-2002-0768 Memory corruption in n/a
A malicious FTP server can execute arbitrary code on the client via a buffer overflow in the lukemftp FTP client.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-0768?
CVE-2002-0768 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Suse Suse Linux, published on 2 Apr 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0768?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Luke Mewburn Lukemftp, Suse Suse Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0768?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0768 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-2002-0768 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0768 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Suse Suse Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5vc6-454c-fp4p.