CVE-2002-2417: acFTP 1.4 does not properly handle when an invalid password is provided by the user during authentication,...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2002-2417 concerns acFTP 1.4 mishandling invalid passwords during authentication. The reported impact is that a remote attacker could hide or misrepresent activity in logs and possibly gain privileges. Business urgency depends on whether this obsolete FTP software is still deployed or reachable; the supplied sources do not provide severity scoring, patch details, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to environments still running acFTP 1.4, especially if the service is reachable over a network. Because the affected list is not normalized and version data is sparse, teams should validate by inventory rather than assuming broad exposure. Treat this as a legacy exposure question, not a broad emergency. If acFTP 1.4 is present or internet-reachable, prioritize containment or replacement because the reported impact undermines logging and may involve privilege gain. If not present, record the finding as not applicable. Mitigation focus: Identify any acFTP 1.4 installations and remove unsupported deployments where feasible.; Check vendor or archival advisory guidance before applying product-specific fixes.; Restrict network access to any remaining acFTP service to trusted sources only..

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Jun 29, 2026, 01:47 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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