Vulnerability Description
The URL handler in the manual browser option for Gaim before 0.59.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script via shell metacharacters in a link.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Flynn | Gaim | 0.51 |
References
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SN-02:06.asc
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=72728ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000521
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:054
- http://gaim.sourceforge.net/ChangeLog
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103046442403404&w=2
- http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/4471
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-158PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9978.php
- http://www.osvdb.org/5033
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-189.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-190.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-191.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-156.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5574
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0989?
CVE-2002-0989 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The URL handler in the manual browser option for Gaim before 0.59.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script via shell metacharacters in a link.
How severe is CVE-2002-0989?
CVE-2002-0989 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-2002-0989?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rob Flynn Gaim.