CVE-2002-1979: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-1979: WatchGuard SOHO products running firmware 5.1.6 and earlier, and Vclass/RSSA using 3.2 SP1 and earlier, all...

WatchGuard SOHO products running firmware 5.1.6 and earlier, and Vclass/RSSA using 3.2 SP1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to bypass firewall rules by sending a PASV command string as the argument of another command to an FTP server, which generates a response that contains the string, causing IPFilter to treat the response as if it were a legitimate PASV command from the server.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 03:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy WatchGuard firewall bypass issue tied to FTP handling. A remote attacker could make an FTP server response look like a valid passive-mode response, causing affected firewall filtering to allow traffic that policy should have blocked. The sources do not provide CVSS scoring or current exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely in organizations still running the named legacy WatchGuard firmware and allowing FTP traffic through those devices. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless old appliances remain in service. Treat this as a legacy technology risk. Prioritize if affected WatchGuard firewalls still protect business networks or FTP remains enabled. If those products are absent, no immediate action is indicated beyond asset confirmation. Mitigation focus: Inventory WatchGuard SOHO, Vclass, and RSSA devices and firmware versions.; Check WatchGuard or CERT guidance for fixed firmware or replacement direction.; Retire or isolate unsupported affected firewall appliances..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 19:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 28, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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