CVE-2002-0989
CVE-2002-0989 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rob Flynn Gaim with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Rob Flynn Gaim
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The URL handler in the manual browser option for Gaim before 0.59.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script via shell metacharacters in a link.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-0989?
- The URL handler in the manual browser option for Gaim before 0.59.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script via shell metacharacters in a link.
- How severe is CVE-2002-0989?
- CVE-2002-0989 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2002-0989 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-0989?
- CVE-2002-0989 primarily affects Rob Flynn Gaim. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-0989?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2002-0989 published?
- CVE-2002-0989 was published on 2002-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SN-02:06.asc
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=72728
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000521
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:054
- http://gaim.sourceforge.net/ChangeLog
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103046442403404&w=2
- http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/4471
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-158
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9978.php
- http://www.osvdb.org/5033
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-189.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-190.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-191.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-156.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5574
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:a:rob_flynn:gaim:0.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rob_flynn:gaim:0.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rob_flynn:gaim:0.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rob_flynn:gaim:0.54:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rob_flynn:gaim:0.55:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rob_flynn:gaim:0.56:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rob_flynn:gaim:0.57:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rob_flynn:gaim:0.58:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rob_flynn:gaim:0.59:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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