CVE-2002-2078 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can trigger a heap buffer overflow via a long POP3 command, potentially executing arbitrary code or causing denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2002-2078?

CVE-2002-2078 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jul 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Floositek (1) FTGate Pro 1.05 and (2) FTGate Office 1.05 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long POP3 APOP USER command.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2078?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Floosietek Ftgateoffice, Floosietek Ftgatepro.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2078?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2078 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-2002-2078 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2078 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x25v-3w48-75q9.

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