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CVE-2002-1385

First published: Thu Dec 26 2002(Updated: )

openwebmail_init in Open WebMail 1.81 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via .. (dot dot) sequences in a login name, such as the name provided in the sessionid parameter for openwebmail-abook.pl, which is used to find a configuration file that specifies additional code to be executed.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Jason Flatt Basic Webmail=1.7
Jason Flatt Basic Webmail=1.81
Jason Flatt Basic Webmail=1.71
Jason Flatt Basic Webmail=1.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1385?

    CVE-2002-1385 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution by local users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1385?

    The fix for CVE-2002-1385 involves upgrading to a later version of Open WebMail that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2002-1385?

    CVE-2002-1385 affects local users of Open WebMail versions 1.7 through 1.81.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-1385?

    CVE-2002-1385 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to system files.

  • What conditions lead to CVE-2002-1385 exploitation?

    Exploitation of CVE-2002-1385 occurs when malicious users provide specially crafted login names using dot dot sequences.

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