CVE-2002-0538

CVE-2002-0538 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Enterprise Firewall with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

FTP proxy in Symantec Raptor Firewall 6.5.3 and Enterprise 7.0 rewrites an FTP server's "FTP PORT" responses in a way that allows remote attackers to redirect FTP data connections to arbitrary ports, a variant of the "FTP bounce" vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0538?
FTP proxy in Symantec Raptor Firewall 6.5.3 and Enterprise 7.0 rewrites an FTP server's "FTP PORT" responses in a way that allows remote attackers to redirect FTP data connections to arbitrary ports, a variant of the "FTP bounce" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2002-0538?
CVE-2002-0538 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0538 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0538?
CVE-2002-0538 primarily affects Symantec Enterprise Firewall. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0538?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0538 published?
CVE-2002-0538 was published on 2002-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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