CVE-2002-0538

Name: CVE-2002-0538
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-07-03T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.67%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0538 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

/10

EPSS Probability

1.67%

73.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Enterprise Firewall	6.5.2
Symantec	Enterprise Firewall	7.0
Symantec	Raptor Firewall	6.5
Symantec	Raptor Firewall	6.5.3
Symantec	Velociraptor	1.x
Symantec	Gateway Security	1.0

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0166.htmlVendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0224.html
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2002.04.17.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8847.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4522Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0166.htmlVendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0224.html
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2002.04.17.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8847.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4522Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 3, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0538?

How severe is CVE-2002-0538?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0538 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0538?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST