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CVE-2000-0174

First published: Thu Mar 09 2000(Updated: )

StarOffice StarScheduler web server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Libstaroffice=5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-0174?

    CVE-2000-0174 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-0174?

    To mitigate CVE-2000-0174, update to a patched version of StarOffice or configure the web server to restrict access to sensitive files.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2000-0174?

    CVE-2000-0174 affects StarOffice version 5.1 specifically.

  • Can CVE-2000-0174 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, CVE-2000-0174 can lead to data breaches as it allows attackers to read arbitrary files on the server.

  • What type of attack is CVE-2000-0174 associated with?

    CVE-2000-0174 is associated with directory traversal attacks, often referred to as dot dot attacks.

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