CVE-2002-0836
Description
dvips converter for Postscript files in the tetex package calls the system() function insecurely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via certain print jobs, possibly involving fonts.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Red Hat Inc.
commercial·USaka redhat, red hat
hp
commercial·USaka hewlett packard, hpe
mandrakesoft
commercial·FRaka mandriva, mandrakesoft linux
and 1 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103497852330838&w=2
marc.info
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5978
securityfocus.com
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104005975415582&w=2
marc.info
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