CVE-2002-1898 json
Terminal 1.3 in Apple Mac OS X 10.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a telnet:// link, whi…
published 2002-12-31 23 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2002-1877
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.2%
- EPSS 3.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 88%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- apple terminal 1.3.1
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-21815)
- Published
Exploit prediction
3.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 88% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-21815 Apple Mac OSX 10.2 - Terminal.APP Telnet Link Command Execution local, 2002-09-21
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5768 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2002/Sep/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list, patch
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securityfocus.com
/bid/5768
vdb-entry, broken-link, exploit, patch, third-party-advisory
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iss.net
/security_center/static/10156.php
vdb-entry, broken-link, patch
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apple.slashdot.org
/apple/02/09/21/122236.shtml?tid=172
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2002-1898
- NVD CVE-2002-1898
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