CVE-2002-0836

High

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductHp Secure Os
PublishedOct 28, 2002
First seenOct 28, 2002

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
hp secure_os1.0—
mandrakesoft mandrake_linux7.2, 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 9.0—
redhat linux6.2, 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.0—

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