CVE-2002-2201: Critical severity webmin webmin vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2002
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Updated

The Printer Administration module for Webmin 0.990 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the printer name.

Affected Software

1 affected component
webmin webmin<=0.99

Event History

Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 16, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:17 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2201?

CVE-2002-2201 is considered to have a high severity due to its ability to allow remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-2201?

To fix CVE-2002-2201, upgrade Webmin to version 0.990 or later.

3

What versions of Webmin are affected by CVE-2002-2201?

CVE-2002-2201 affects Webmin versions 0.990 and earlier.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2002-2201 enable?

CVE-2002-2201 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server.

5

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2002-2201?

Exploiting CVE-2002-2201 can lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected system.

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