CVE-2001-0937: High severity matt wright pgpmail.pl vulnerability

Published Nov 30, 2001
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Updated

PGPMail.pl 1.31 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) recipient or (2) pgpuserid parameters.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Matt Wright Pgpmail.pl=1.31

Event History

Nov 30, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Feb 2, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2001-0937?

CVE-2001-0937 is a vulnerability in PGPMail.pl 1.31 that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in specific parameters.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0937?

CVE-2001-0937 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution.

3

How do I fix CVE-2001-0937?

To fix CVE-2001-0937, upgrade PGPMail.pl to the latest version or apply patches that validate input parameters to prevent command injection.

4

What versions are affected by CVE-2001-0937?

CVE-2001-0937 specifically affects version 1.31 of PGPMail.pl.

5

Can CVE-2001-0937 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2001-0937 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted inputs to the vulnerable parameters.

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