How severe is CVE-2002-2078?

CVE-2002-2078 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-2078 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2078?

CVE-2002-2078 primarily affects Floosietek Ftgateoffice. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2078?

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-2002-2078 published?

CVE-2002-2078 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2078

CVE-2002-2078 is a high-severity vulnerability in Floosietek Ftgateoffice 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: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Floosietek Ftgateoffice
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2078?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2002-2078?: CVE-2002-2078 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-2078 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2078?: CVE-2002-2078 primarily affects Floosietek Ftgateoffice. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2078?: 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-2002-2078 published?: CVE-2002-2078 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:floosietek:ftgateoffice:1.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:floosietek:ftgatepro:1.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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