CVE-2002-2201: Critical severity webmin webmin vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2002
·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.