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CVE-2002-1282

First published: Thu Nov 14 2002(Updated: )

Unknown vulnerability in the telnet KIO subsystem (telnet.protocol) of KDE 2.x 2.1 and later allows local and remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain URL.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
KDE KDE=2.2.1
KDE KDE=2.1.2
KDE KDE=3.0.2
KDE KDE=2.2
KDE KDE=2.1
KDE KDE=3.0.1
KDE KDE=3.0.4
KDE KDE=3.0
KDE KDE=2.1.1
KDE KDE=2.2.2
KDE KDE=3.0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1282?

    CVE-2002-1282 is considered to have a high severity due to its capability to allow arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1282?

    To fix CVE-2002-1282, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of KDE that has addressed this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of KDE are affected by CVE-2002-1282?

    CVE-2002-1282 affects KDE versions 2.1 and later, including 2.2 and 3.0 series.

  • Can CVE-2002-1282 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2002-1282 can be exploited by both local and remote attackers using specific URLs.

  • What potential impact does CVE-2002-1282 have on users?

    The impact of CVE-2002-1282 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, which can lead to complete system compromise.

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