CVE-2002-0061: OS Command Injection

Published Mar 21, 2002
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Updated

Apache for Win32 before 1.3.24, and 2.0.x before 2.0.34-beta, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters (a | pipe character) provided as arguments to batch (.bat) or .cmd scripts, which are sent unfiltered to the shell interpreter, typically cmd.exe.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Apache HTTP Server=1.3.23
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.28-beta
Apache HTTP Server<1.3.24
Apache HTTP Server>=2.0.0<2.0.34

Event History

Mar 21, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Apr 2, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0061?

CVE-2002-0061 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0061?

To fix CVE-2002-0061, upgrade to Apache HTTP Server version 1.3.24 or 2.0.34-beta or later.

3

Which versions of Apache HTTP Server are affected by CVE-2002-0061?

Apache HTTP Server versions 1.3.23, all versions up to 1.3.24, and versions 2.0.0 through 2.0.28-beta are affected by CVE-2002-0061.

4

What impact does CVE-2002-0061 have on my system?

CVE-2002-0061 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to complete system compromise.

5

Is CVE-2002-0061 a vulnerability related to Windows servers?

Yes, CVE-2002-0061 specifically affects the Win32 version of Apache HTTP Server.

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