Vulnerability Description
Sendmail Consortium's Restricted Shell (SMRSH) in Sendmail 8.12.6, 8.11.6-15, and possibly other versions after 8.11 from 5/19/1998, allows attackers to bypass the intended restrictions of smrsh by inserting additional commands after (1) "||" sequences or (2) "/" characters, which are not properly filtered or verified.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.0 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.5 |
References
- ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2002-023.txt.asc
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000532
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103350914307274&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7826
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10232.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:083
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-073.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5845ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.sendmail.org/smrsh.adv.txtExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2002-023.txt.asc
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000532
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103350914307274&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7826
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10232.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:083
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1165?
CVE-2002-1165 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Sendmail Consortium's Restricted Shell (SMRSH) in Sendmail 8.12.6, 8.11.6-15, and possibly other versions after 8.11 from 5/19/1998, allows attackers to bypass the intended restrictions of smrsh by in...
How severe is CVE-2002-1165?
CVE-2002-1165 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1165?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sendmail Sendmail, Netbsd Netbsd.