CVE-2002-0436 Command injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 11 Jun 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the email parameter of the Sun Sunsolve CD CGI script.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-0436?

CVE-2002-0436 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Sun Solaris, published on 11 Jun 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

sscd_suncourier.pl CGI script in the Sun Sunsolve CD pack allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the email address parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0436?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0436?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0436 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2002-0436 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0436 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-6pmq-fxh5-vhg5.