CVE-2002-1165
First published: Thu Oct 03 2002(Updated: )
Sendmail Consortium's Restricted Shell (SMRSH) in Sendmail 8.12.6, 8.11.6-15, and possibly other versions after 8.11 from 5/19/1998, allows attackers to bypass the intended restrictions of smrsh by inserting additional commands after (1) "||" sequences or (2) "/" characters, which are not properly filtered or verified.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sendmail Sendmail | =8.12.0 | |
| Sendmail Sendmail | =8.12.1 | |
| Sendmail Sendmail | =8.12.2 | |
| Sendmail Sendmail | =8.12.3 | |
| Sendmail Sendmail | =8.12.4 | |
| Sendmail Sendmail | =8.12.5 | |
| Sendmail Sendmail | =8.12.6 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =1.5 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =1.5.1 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =1.5.2 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =1.5.3 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =1.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.sendmail.org/smrsh.adv.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5845
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10232.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-073.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000532
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:083
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7826
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103350914307274&w=2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1165?
CVE-2002-1165 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the ease of exploitation and potential impact on system integrity.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1165?
To mitigate CVE-2002-1165, upgrade Sendmail to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability, specifically 8.12.7 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2002-1165?
CVE-2002-1165 affects Sendmail versions 8.12.6, 8.11.6-15, and possibly older versions dating back to 5/19/1998.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2002-1165?
Exploitation of CVE-2002-1165 allows attackers to bypass command restrictions, which could lead to unauthorized command execution.
Is CVE-2002-1165 still relevant today?
While CVE-2002-1165 is an older vulnerability, systems running affected versions of Sendmail remain at risk if not properly updated.
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