CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0489

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The nslookup.pl CGI script version 1.0 for Linux Directory Penguin allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the (1) query or (2) type parameters.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to remote attackers gaining control over the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the nslookup.pl script to the latest version or implement appropriate security measures to block the injection of metacharacters.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Linux Directory Penguin NsLookup CGI script (nslookup.pl) 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the (1) query or (2) type parameters.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS