CVE-2002-0061: OS Command Injection
First published: Thu Mar 21 2002(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.apacheweek.com/issues/02-03-29#apache1324
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/263927
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8589.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4335
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101674082427358&w=2
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf6449464fd8b7437704c55f88361b66f12d5b5f90bcce66af4be4ba9@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r5419c9ba0951ef73a655362403d12bb8d10fab38274deb3f005816f5@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9f93cf6dde308d42a9c807784e8102600d0397f5f834890708bf6920@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf2f0f3611f937cf6cfb3b4fe4a67f69885855126110e1e3f2fb2728e@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r5419c9ba0951ef73a655362403d12bb8d10fab38274deb3f005816f5%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9f93cf6dde308d42a9c807784e8102600d0397f5f834890708bf6920%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf2f0f3611f937cf6cfb3b4fe4a67f69885855126110e1e3f2fb2728e%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf6449464fd8b7437704c55f88361b66f12d5b5f90bcce66af4be4ba9%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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