CVE-2002-0978

Name: CVE-2002-0978
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-09-24T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0978 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft File Transfer Manager (FTM) ActiveX control before 4.0 allows remote attackers to upload or download arbitrary files to arbitrary locations via a man-in-the-middle attack with modified TGT and TGN parameters in a call to the "Persist" function.. EPSS estimates a 8.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft File Transfer Manager (FTM) ActiveX control before 4.0 allows remote attackers to upload or download arbitrary files to arbitrary locations via a man-in-the-middle attack with modified TGT and TGN parameters in a call to the "Persist" function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.35%

94.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	File Transfer Manager	All versions

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-08/0189.htmlVendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-08/0189.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 24, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0978?

How severe is CVE-2002-0978?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0978 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0978?

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