CVE-2002-0065: Funk Software Proxy Host 3.x uses weak encryption for the Proxy Host password, which allows local users to gai

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0065 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting netrc, funk software proxy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Funk Software Proxy Host 3.x uses weak encryption for the Proxy Host password, which allows local users to gain privileges by recovering the passwords from the PHOST.INI file or the Windows registry.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bindview · funk software

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-04-22 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bindview netrc DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 3.06

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy netrc || rpm -q netrc || netrc --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison netrc sudo apt install netrc=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold netrc

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list netrc sudo dnf downgrade netrc-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add netrc

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

funk software funk software proxy DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0 · 3.06 · 3.09 · 3.09a

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy funk-software-proxy || rpm -q funk-software-proxy || funk-software-proxy --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison funk-software-proxy sudo apt install funk-software-proxy=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold funk-software-proxy

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list funk-software-proxy sudo dnf downgrade funk-software-proxy-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add funk-software-proxy

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0065?

netrc: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; funk software proxy: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0065 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0065 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-0065 affect?

CVE-2002-0065 affects netrc, funk software proxy. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Funk Software Proxy Host 3.x uses weak encryption for the Proxy Host password, which allows local users to gain privileges by recovering the passwords from the PHOST.INI file or the Windows registry.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0065?

Priority 29/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

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CVE-2002-0066 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE DOWNGRADE Funk Software Proxy Host 3.x before 3.09A creates a Named Pipe that does not require authentication and is ins
CVE-2002-0064 HIGH 7.2 DOWNGRADE DOWNGRADE Funk Software Proxy Host 3.x is installed with insecure permissions for the registry and the file system.

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