CVE-2002-1361: Critical severity sun cobalt raq 4 vulnerability

Published Dec 23, 2002

Updated

overflow.cgi CGI script in Sun Cobalt RaQ 4 with the SHP (Security Hardening Patch) installed allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a POST request with shell metacharacters in the email parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Sun Cobalt RaQ 4

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-35.html

Event History

Dec 23, 2002

CVE Published

05:00 AM

Sep 1, 2004

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1361?

CVE-2002-1361 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1361?

To fix CVE-2002-1361, it is recommended to remove or update the affected overflow.cgi script in Sun Cobalt RaQ 4.

Who is affected by CVE-2002-1361?

CVE-2002-1361 affects installations of Sun Cobalt RaQ 4 that have the SHP (Security Hardening Patch) applied.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2002-1361?

The potential impacts of CVE-2002-1361 include unauthorized remote code execution and compromise of the system.

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2002-1361?

Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-2002-1361 that can utilize shell metacharacters in a POST request to execute arbitrary code.