CVE-2002-2026 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the BrowseFTP 1.62 client. This flaw allows a malicious FTP server to execute arbitrary code on a client system by sending an overly long "220" message reply. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available via ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.62CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:browseftp:browseftp_client:1.62:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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