Linux Directory Penguin Traceroute Script 1.0 traceroute.pl host privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Directory Penguin Traceroute Script 1.0. This impacts an unknown function of the file traceroute.pl. Executing a manipulation of the argument host can lead to privileges management. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-0488. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Directory Penguin Traceroute Script 1.0 (Network Utility Software) and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the file traceroute.pl. The manipulation of the argument host with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Linux Directory Penguin traceroute.pl CGI script 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the host parameter.

The bug was discovered 03/21/2002. The weakness was shared 08/12/2002 by Paul as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-0488. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 09/16/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 144 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10536 (Linux Directory Penguin Traceroute Perl Script Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (8600), SecurityFocus (BID 4332†), OSVDB (5286†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-6603†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Remote: Yes

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03/21/2002 🔍
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08/12/2002 +144 days 🔍
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07/22/2014 +3499 days 🔍
09/16/2025 +4074 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Paul
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2002-0488 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0488
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18544
X-Force: 8600
SecurityFocus: 4332 - Linux Directory Penguin Traceroute Perl Script Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
OSVDB: 5286 - Linux Directory Penguin - Traceroute - Perl Script Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 6603 - Code Execution in Linux Directory Penguin Traceroute 1.0 via Shell Metacharacters, High

Entryinfo

Created: 07/22/2014 22:04
Updated: 09/16/2025 16:46
Changes: 07/22/2014 22:04 (61), 06/03/2019 23:52 (3), 09/16/2025 16:46 (18)
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Cache ID: 216:85C:103

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