CVE-2002-1851 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 28 Jun 2005 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on client systems via a buffer overflow in WS_FTP Pro, requiring user interaction.

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-2002-1851?

CVE-2002-1851 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jun 2005. 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 WS_FTP Pro 7.5 allows remote attackers to execute code on a client system via unknown attack vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1851?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ipswitch Ws Ftp Pro.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1851?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1851 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-2002-1851 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1851 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r5qq-xwvj-qfwp.