CVE-2002-0895: Buffer overflow in MatuFtpServer 1.1.3.0 (1.1.3) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and poss

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0895 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting matu ftp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in MatuFtpServer 1.1.3.0 (1.1.3) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long PASS (password) command.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.6% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: matu

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-10-04 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

matu matu ftp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.13

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.13

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy matu-ftp || rpm -q matu-ftp || matu-ftp --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison matu-ftp sudo apt install matu-ftp=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.13> sudo apt-mark hold matu-ftp

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

dnf --showduplicates list matu-ftp sudo dnf downgrade matu-ftp-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.13> sudo dnf versionlock add matu-ftp

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Matu FTP Server 1.13 - Remote Buffer Overflow

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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-2002-0895?

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

Is CVE-2002-0895 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0895 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-2002-0895 affect?

CVE-2002-0895 affects matu ftp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in MatuFtpServer 1.1.3.0 (1.1.3) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long PASS (password) command.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0895?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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