Vulnerability Description
The Mail::Mailer Perl module in the perl-MailTools package 1.47 and earlier uses mailx as the default mailer, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by inserting them into the mail body, which is then processed by mailx.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Perl-Mailtools | Perl-Mailtools | 1.13 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103659723101369&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103679569705086&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-386
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10548.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-076.php
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2002_041_perl_mailtools.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6104
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103659723101369&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103679569705086&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-386
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10548.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-076.php
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2002_041_perl_mailtools.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6104
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1271?
CVE-2002-1271 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Mail::Mailer Perl module in the perl-MailTools package 1.47 and earlier uses mailx as the default mailer, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by inserting them into the mai...
How severe is CVE-2002-1271?
CVE-2002-1271 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-2002-1271?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Perl-Mailtools Perl-Mailtools.