Vulnerability Description
mail in OpenBSD 2.9 and 3.0 processes a tilde (~) escape character in a message even when it is not in interactive mode, which could allow local users to gain root privileges via calls to mail in cron.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 2.9 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101855467811695&w=2
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/267089ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8818.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata30.html#mail
- http://www.osvdb.org/5269
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4495ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101855467811695&w=2
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/267089ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8818.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata30.html#mail
- http://www.osvdb.org/5269
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4495ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0542?
CVE-2002-0542 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). mail in OpenBSD 2.9 and 3.0 processes a tilde (~) escape character in a message even when it is not in interactive mode, which could allow local users to gain root privileges via calls to mail in cron...
How severe is CVE-2002-0542?
CVE-2002-0542 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0542?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openbsd.