CVE-2002-1244: Format string vulnerability in Pablo FTP Server 1.5, 1.3, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1244 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting pablo ftp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in Pablo FTP Server 1.5, 1.3, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via format strings in the USER command.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-11-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pablo software solutions

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-11-12 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pablo software solutions pablo ftp server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 1.2 · 1.3 · 1.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pablo-ftp-server || rpm -q pablo-ftp-server || pablo-ftp-server --version

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

apt-cache madison pablo-ftp-server sudo apt install pablo-ftp-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold pablo-ftp-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list pablo-ftp-server sudo dnf downgrade pablo-ftp-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add pablo-ftp-server

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-1244?

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

Is CVE-2002-1244 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1244 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-2002-1244 affect?

CVE-2002-1244 affects pablo ftp server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Format string vulnerability in Pablo FTP Server 1.5, 1.3, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via format strings in the USER command.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1244?

Priority 48/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2002-1054 MEDIUM 6.4 DOWNGRADE Directory traversal vulnerability in Pablo FTP server 1.0 build 9 and earlier allows remote authenticated user

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