CVE-2002-2307: The default configuration of BenHur Firewall release 3 update 066 fix 2 allows remote attackers to access arbi

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2307 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting benhur software update. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The default configuration of BenHur Firewall release 3 update 066 fix 2 allows remote attackers to access arbitrary services by connecting from source port 20.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pyramid

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

pyramid benhur software update DOWNGRADE

Affected: 66_r3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 66_r3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy benhur-software-update || rpm -q benhur-software-update || benhur-software-update --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 66_r3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison benhur-software-update sudo apt install benhur-software-update=<VERSION_BEFORE_66_r3> sudo apt-mark hold benhur-software-update

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

dnf --showduplicates list benhur-software-update sudo dnf downgrade benhur-software-update-<VERSION_BEFORE_66_r3> sudo dnf versionlock add benhur-software-update

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-2002-2307?

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

Is CVE-2002-2307 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2307 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-2002-2307 affect?

CVE-2002-2307 affects benhur software update. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The default configuration of BenHur Firewall release 3 update 066 fix 2 allows remote attackers to access arbitrary services by connecting from source port 20.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2307?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

References

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