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CVE-2002-0836

HIGH CVSS: 7.5 Published: 2002-10-28 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

dvips converter for Postscript files in the tetex package calls the system() function insecurely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via certain print jobs, possibly involving fonts.

Affected Platforms

Mandrakesoft Mandrake LinuxHp Secure OsRedhat Linux

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References