CVE-2002-0925: Format string vulnerability in mmsyslog function allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the

Q: How do I fix CVE-2002-0925?

mmftpd: upgrade to newer than 0.0.7; mmmail: upgrade to newer than 0.0.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2002-0925 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0925 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2002-0925 affect?

CVE-2002-0925 affects mmftpd, mmmail. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Format string vulnerability in mmsyslog function allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the USER command to mmpop3d for mmmail 0.0.13 and earlier, (2) the HELO command to mmsmtpd for mmmail 0.0.13 and earlier, or (3) the

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2002-0925 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mmftpd, mmmail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in mmsyslog function allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the USER command to mmpop3d for mmmail 0.0.13 and earlier, (2) the HELO command to mmsmtpd for mmmail 0.0.13 and earlier, or (3) the USER command to mmftpd 0.0.7 and earlier.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: matthew mondor

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

matthew mondor mmftpd UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.0.7

Fixed in: newer than 0.0.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mmftpd

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mmftpd

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

matthew mondor mmmail UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.0.13

Fixed in: newer than 0.0.13

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.0.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mmmail

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mmmail

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0925?

mmftpd: upgrade to newer than 0.0.7; mmmail: upgrade to newer than 0.0.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0925 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0925 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-2002-0925 affect?

CVE-2002-0925 affects mmftpd, mmmail. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Format string vulnerability in mmsyslog function allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the USER command to mmpop3d for mmmail 0.0.13 and earlier, (2) the HELO command to mmsmtpd for mmmail 0.0.13 and earlier, or (3) the

How urgent is CVE-2002-0925?

Priority 48/100. High severity

References

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