CVE-2002-0989 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in links within the Gaim manual browser option.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2002-0989?
CVE-2002-0989 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0989?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rob Flynn Gaim.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0989?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2002-0989 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0989 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DSA-158, GHSA-j3r3-5gjp-qv35.