CVE-2003-1538: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-1538: susehelp in SuSE Linux 8.1, Enterprise Server 8, Office Server, and Openexchange Server 4 does not properly...

susehelp in SuSE Linux 8.1, Enterprise Server 8, Office Server, and Openexchange Server 4 does not properly filter shell metacharacters, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via CGI queries.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 02:21 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is a legacy SUSE Linux issue in the susehelp CGI component. If exposed, an attacker could send crafted CGI queries that cause the server to run arbitrary commands. The business risk is concentrated in old, internet-reachable SUSE systems that still expose this component. Likely exposure is limited to legacy SUSE deployments running susehelp with the CGI interface reachable. Modern systems are only implicated if they retained this old component or service during migrations. Prioritize this where legacy SUSE systems are still reachable, especially from the internet. The impact is serious, but urgency depends on whether the obsolete susehelp CGI component remains deployed and exposed. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining listed SUSE platforms or susehelp deployments.; Review SUSE-SA:2003:005 and vendor guidance for the correct remediation.; Restrict or disable reachable susehelp CGI access until remediated..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 20, 2007, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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