CVE-2002-1842

Description

Perlbot 1.0 beta allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) a word that is being spell checked or (2) an e-mail address.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.25% Top 25%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/296073	mailing list
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10402.php	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5999	vdb entry
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10401.php	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5998	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1842?: CVE-2002-1842 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1842?: To fix CVE-2002-1842, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-1842 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-1842 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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