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CVE-2002-1165

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.6 EPSS 1.10%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2002-10-11 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6. See the original NVD description below for full technical details.

CVE
CVE-2002-1165
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.6
EPSS
1.10%

Original NVD 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.