CVE-2002-0178
High
Description
uudecode, as available in the sharutils package before 4.2.1, does not check whether the filename of the uudecoded file is a pipe or symbolic link, which could allow attackers to overwrite files or execute commands.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
Product
Gnu Sharutils
PublishedMay 29, 2002
First seenMay 29, 2002
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnu sharutils | 4.2 | — |
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