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CVE-2002-1582

First published: Tue Jul 06 2004(Updated: )

compose.cgi in Mailreader.com 2.3.30 and 2.3.31, when using Sendmail as the Mail Transfer Agent, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the RealEmail configuration variable, which is used to call Sendmail in network.cgi.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mailreader=2.3.30
Mailreader=2.3.31

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1582?

    CVE-2002-1582 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1582?

    To fix CVE-2002-1582, update Mailreader.com to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2002-1582?

    CVE-2002-1582 affects Mailreader.com versions 2.3.30 and 2.3.31.

  • What type of attack can exploit CVE-2002-1582?

    CVE-2002-1582 can be exploited by attackers using shell metacharacters to execute arbitrary commands on the server.

  • Is CVE-2002-1582 related to email security?

    Yes, CVE-2002-1582 is related to email security as it affects the Mail Transfer Agent used for sending emails.

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