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

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% (87th 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

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