Vulnerability Description
SayText function in Kismet 2.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters (backtick or pipe) in the essid argument.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kismet | Kismet | 2.2 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0259.html
- http://marc.info/?l=vuln-dev&m=102269718506080&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9213.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kismetwireless.net/CHANGELOG
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4883PatchVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0259.html
- http://marc.info/?l=vuln-dev&m=102269718506080&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9213.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kismetwireless.net/CHANGELOG
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4883PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0904?
CVE-2002-0904 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). SayText function in Kismet 2.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters (backtick or pipe) in the essid argument.
How severe is CVE-2002-0904?
CVE-2002-0904 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-2002-0904?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kismet Kismet.