CVE-2002-0299 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious .RVP file that creates and executes a batch file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-0299?
CVE-2002-0299 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
CNet CatchUp before 1.3.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .RVP file that creates a file with an arbitrary extension (such as .BAT), which is executed during a scan.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0299?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cnet Catchup.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0299?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0299 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2002-0299 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0299 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6jg6-9vx2-hv9x.