CVE-2002-0104: AFTPD 5.4.4 allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information via a CD (CWD) ~ (tilde) command, which caus

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0104 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting aftpd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AFTPD 5.4.4 allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information via a CD (CWD) ~ (tilde) command, which causes a core dump.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-03-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aftpd

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-03-25 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aftpd aftpd DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.4.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.4.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.4.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aftpd sudo apt install aftpd=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.4.4> sudo apt-mark hold aftpd

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

dnf --showduplicates list aftpd sudo dnf downgrade aftpd-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.4.4> sudo dnf versionlock add aftpd

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-2002-0104?

aftpd: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0104 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0104 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-2002-0104 affect?

CVE-2002-0104 affects aftpd. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). AFTPD 5.4.4 allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information via a CD (CWD) ~ (tilde) command, which causes a core dump.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0104?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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