CVE-2002-1575: CRLF Injection
First published: Wed Feb 11 2004(Updated: )
cgiemail allows remote attackers to use cgiemail as a spam proxy via CRLF injection of encoded newline (%0a) characters in parameters such as "required-subject," which can be used to modify the CC, BCC, and other header fields in the generated email message.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mit Cgiemail | =1.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1575?
CVE-2002-1575 is classified as having moderate severity due to its potential exploitation for spam attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1575?
To fix CVE-2002-1575, upgrade to a patched version of cgiemail that addresses the CRLF injection vulnerability.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2002-1575?
CVE-2002-1575 affects cgiemail version 1.6.
Can CVE-2002-1575 lead to unauthorized email sending?
Yes, CVE-2002-1575 can allow unauthorized users to send spam emails by exploiting email header manipulation.
Is CVE-2002-1575 easy to exploit?
CVE-2002-1575 is considered relatively easy to exploit due to its reliance on parameter manipulation.
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