CVE-2002-2275: Fortres 101 4.1 allows local users to bypass Fortres by pressing the Windows and "F" key together for 30 secon

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2275 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting fortres. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Fortres 101 4.1 allows local users to bypass Fortres by pressing the Windows and "F" key together for 30 seconds, which opens multiple windows and eventually causes explorer.exe to crash, which then opens an unrestricted explorer.exe.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: fortres grand corporation

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fortres grand corporation fortres DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fortres sudo apt install fortres=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1> sudo apt-mark hold fortres

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

dnf --showduplicates list fortres sudo dnf downgrade fortres-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add fortres

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-2002-2275?

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

Is CVE-2002-2275 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2275 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-2002-2275 affect?

CVE-2002-2275 affects fortres. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Fortres 101 4.1 allows local users to bypass Fortres by pressing the Windows and "F" key together for 30 seconds, which opens multiple windows and eventually causes explorer.exe to crash, which then opens an unrestricted explorer.exe.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2275?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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