How severe is CVE-2002-0600?

CVE-2002-0600 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0600 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0600?

CVE-2002-0600 primarily affects Kth Kth Kerberos. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0600?

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-2002-0600 published?

CVE-2002-0600 was published on 2002-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0600

CVE-2002-0600 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kth Kth Kerberos 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kth Kth Kerberos
Published: 2002-06-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap overflow in the KTH Kerberos 4 FTP client 4-1.1.1 allows remote malicious servers to execute arbitrary code on the client via a long response to a passive (PASV) mode request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0600?: Heap overflow in the KTH Kerberos 4 FTP client 4-1.1.1 allows remote malicious servers to execute arbitrary code on the client via a long response to a passive (PASV) mode request.
How severe is CVE-2002-0600?: CVE-2002-0600 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0600 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0600?: CVE-2002-0600 primarily affects Kth Kth Kerberos. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0600?: 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-2002-0600 published?: CVE-2002-0600 was published on 2002-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:kth:kth_kerberos:4_1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kth:kth_kerberos:4_1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kth:kth_kerberos:4_1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kth:kth_kerberos:4_1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:luke_mewburn:lukemftp:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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