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CVE-2002-0532: EMU Webmail allows local users to execute arbitrary programs via a ..

EMU Webmail allows local users to execute arbitrary programs via a .. (dot dot) in the HTTP Host header that points to a Trojan horse configuration file that contains a pageroot specifier that contains shell metacharacters.

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CVE-2002-0532 describes an old EMU Webmail weakness where a local user could abuse HTTP Host header handling to make the application load a malicious configuration file. That file could contain shell metacharacters, leading to arbitrary program execution. The bundle does not provide affected versions, CVSS, or vendor remediation. Exposure is evidenced only for EMU Webmail. The bundle provides no affected versions, CPEs, platform details, or fixed release. Risk is most relevant to legacy EMU Webmail or emumail.cgi deployments, especially on shared systems where local users exist. Treat this as a legacy exposure discovery item rather than a confirmed current emergency. Prioritize removal or isolation if EMU Webmail is still present, because arbitrary program execution on shared systems can become a serious operational risk. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire unsupported EMU Webmail deployments where possible.; Check vendor or historical maintainer guidance for any fixed release or workaround.; Restrict local shell or account access on systems hosting EMU Webmail..

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