How severe is CVE-2002-0768?

CVE-2002-0768 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0768 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0768?

CVE-2002-0768 primarily affects Luke Mewburn Lukemftp. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0768?

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-2002-0768 published?

CVE-2002-0768 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0768

CVE-2002-0768 is a high-severity vulnerability in Luke Mewburn Lukemftp 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% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Luke Mewburn Lukemftp
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0768?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2002-0768?: CVE-2002-0768 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0768 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0768?: CVE-2002-0768 primarily affects Luke Mewburn Lukemftp. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0768?: 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-2002-0768 published?: CVE-2002-0768 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:luke_mewburn:lukemftp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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