CVE-2002-1165

Name: CVE-2002-1165
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-10-11T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.10%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1165 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Sendmail Consortium's Restricted Shell (SMRSH) in Sendmail 8.12.6, 8.11.6-15, and possibly other versions after 8.11 from 5/19/1998, allows attackers to bypass the intended restrictions of smrsh by inserting additional commands after (1) "||" sequences or (2) "/" characters, which are not properly filtered or verified.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sendmail Consortium's Restricted Shell (SMRSH) in Sendmail 8.12.6, 8.11.6-15, and possibly other versions after 8.11 from 5/19/1998, allows attackers to bypass the intended restrictions of smrsh by inserting additional commands after (1) "||" sequences or (2) "/" characters, which are not properly filtered or verified.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.10%

61.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sendmail	Sendmail	8.12.0
Sendmail	Sendmail	8.12.1
Sendmail	Sendmail	8.12.2
Sendmail	Sendmail	8.12.3
Sendmail	Sendmail	8.12.4
Sendmail	Sendmail	8.12.5
Sendmail	Sendmail	8.12.6
Netbsd	Netbsd	1.5
Netbsd	Netbsd	1.5.1
Netbsd	Netbsd	1.5.2
Netbsd	Netbsd	1.5.3
Netbsd	Netbsd	1.6

References

ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2002-023.txt.asc
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000532
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103350914307274&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/7826
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10232.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:083
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-073.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5845Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.sendmail.org/smrsh.adv.txtExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2002-023.txt.asc
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000532
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103350914307274&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/7826
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10232.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:083
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-073.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5845Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.sendmail.org/smrsh.adv.txtExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1165?

How severe is CVE-2002-1165?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1165 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1165?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST