CVE-2002-1393: High severity KDE kde vulnerability
Multiple vulnerabilities in KDE 2 and KDE 3.x through 3.0.5 do not quote certain parameters that are inserted into a shell command, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) URLs, (2) filenames, or (3) e-mail addresses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1393?
CVE-2002-1393 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to execute arbitrary commands remotely.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1393?
To fix CVE-2002-1393, upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of KDE, specifically version 3.0.6 or later.
Which versions of KDE are affected by CVE-2002-1393?
CVE-2002-1393 affects KDE versions 2.x and 3.0.5 or earlier.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2002-1393?
CVE-2002-1393 can be exploited through crafted URLs, filenames, or email addresses leading to arbitrary command execution.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2002-1393?
There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2002-1393; the only solution is to upgrade to a patched version.