CVE-2002-1282: High severity kde kde vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
11 affected components
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
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 14, 2002
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-2002-1282?
CVE-2002-1282 is considered to have a high severity due to its capability to allow arbitrary code execution.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Can CVE-2002-1282 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1282 can be exploited by both local and remote attackers using specific URLs.
5
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.