PT-2002-2620 · Apple · Terminal

Published 2002-12-31 · Updated 2024-02-02 · CVE-2002-1898

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.2

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Terminal versions 1.3

Description The issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a "telnet://" link, which is executed by Terminal.app window. This can lead to unauthorized access and execution of malicious commands.

Recommendations For Terminal version 1.3, consider disabling the execution of telnet links in Terminal.app until a patch is available. Restrict access to the Terminal.app to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the telnet protocol in the affected Terminal version until the issue is resolved.

Exploit

Fix

OS Command Injection

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Related Identifiers

CVE-2002-1898

Affected Products

Terminal

References · 7

• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/21815 · Exploit
• 🔥 http://securityfocus.com/bid/5768 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-1898 · Security Note
• http://iss.net/security_center/static/10156.php · Patch
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2002/Sep/msg00001.html · Vendor Advisory
• http://apple.slashdot.org/apple/02/09/21/122236.shtml?tid=172 · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/69778 · Telegram Post