CVE-2002-1271: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-1271: The Mail::Mailer Perl module in the perl-MailTools package 1.47 and earlier uses mailx as the default maile...

The Mail::Mailer Perl module in the perl-MailTools package 1.47 and earlier uses mailx as the default mailer, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by inserting them into the mail body, which is then processed by mailx.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 03:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old MailTools issue where email-sending code could let a remote attacker run commands if malicious content reached the mail body and was handled by the default mailx backend. Business risk is highest for legacy Perl applications or unsupported Linux systems still using affected perl-MailTools packages. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Linux or Perl systems with MailTools 1.47 or earlier, especially applications that send attacker-influenced email body content through Mail::Mailer using the default mailx behavior. Treat this as a legacy-risk cleanup item with high impact where present. It should not distract from actively exploited issues, but any exposed affected host should be patched or retired because the stated consequence is command execution. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for perl-MailTools or MailTools 1.47 and earlier.; Apply fixed vendor packages from Debian, Mandrake, SuSE, or your current distribution.; Review vendor advisories before changing mail backend behavior..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 03:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 1, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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