Vulnerability Description
dvips converter for Postscript files in the tetex package calls the system() function insecurely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via certain print jobs, possibly involving fonts.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Secure Os | 1.0 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 7.2 |
| Redhat | Linux | 6.2 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000537
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103497852330838&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104005975415582&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-207PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10365.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/169841US Government Resource
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-070.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-194.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-195.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/4567
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5978PatchVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000537
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103497852330838&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104005975415582&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-207PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0836?
CVE-2002-0836 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). dvips converter for Postscript files in the tetex package calls the system() function insecurely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via certain print jobs, possibly involving...
How severe is CVE-2002-0836?
CVE-2002-0836 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0836?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hp Secure Os, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, Redhat Linux.