CVE-2002-1898
CVE-2002-1898 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Terminal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Apple Terminal
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Terminal 1.3 in Apple Mac OS X 10.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a telnet:// link, which is executed by Terminal.app window.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-1898?
- Terminal 1.3 in Apple Mac OS X 10.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a telnet:// link, which is executed by Terminal.app window.
- How severe is CVE-2002-1898?
- CVE-2002-1898 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2002-1898 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-1898?
- CVE-2002-1898 affects Apple Terminal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-1898?
- 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-2002-1898 published?
- CVE-2002-1898 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://apple.slashdot.org/apple/02/09/21/122236.shtml?tid=172
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2002/Sep/msg00001.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10156.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5768
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:terminal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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