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CVE-2002-1898: Terminal 1.3 in Apple Mac OS X 10.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacha...

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.

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CVE-2002-1898 is an old Mac OS X issue where a crafted telnet:// link could make Terminal.app run commands. The business concern is mainly legacy exposure: any remaining Mac OS X 10.2 systems using Terminal 1.3 could be unsafe when users open untrusted links. Exposure appears limited to legacy Apple Mac OS X 10.2 systems with Terminal 1.3 handling telnet:// links. The bundle does not identify modern Apple products as affected. Treat this as a legacy risk with high impact but likely narrow exposure. Prioritize confirmation that no Mac OS X 10.2 systems remain in production or trusted workflows. Mitigation focus: Review the Apple security advisory for vendor-confirmed remediation guidance.; Retire or upgrade any Mac OS X 10.2 systems still in use.; Limit exposure of legacy systems to untrusted web or email content..

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