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CVE-2002-1197: bugzilla_email_append.pl in Bugzilla 2.14.x before 2.14.4, and 2.16.x before 2.16.1, allows remote attacker...

bugzilla_email_append.pl in Bugzilla 2.14.x before 2.14.4, and 2.16.x before 2.16.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a system call to processmail.

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This vulnerability lets a remote attacker make vulnerable Bugzilla email-processing code run unintended operating-system commands. The risk is serious for any still-running Bugzilla 2.14.x or 2.16.x deployment that uses bugzilla_email_append.pl, because compromise could affect the host running Bugzilla. Exposure is limited to legacy Bugzilla 2.14.x and 2.16.x installations, especially those with the email append integration enabled or reachable through mail-processing workflows. The source bundle does not identify modern affected products beyond those Bugzilla branches. Prioritize remediation if any legacy Bugzilla instance remains in service. Remote arbitrary code execution can become a host compromise, but urgency depends on whether the old email append script is actually deployed and reachable. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Bugzilla 2.14.x to 2.14.4 or later.; Upgrade Bugzilla 2.16.x to 2.16.1 or later.; Disable bugzilla_email_append.pl until upgraded if business impact allows..

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