CVE-2000-0577: Critical severity Netscape Professional Services Ftpserver vulnerability
Published Jun 21, 2000
·Updated
Netscape Professional Services FTP Server 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Netscape Professional Services Ftpserver=1.3.6
Remediation
Event History
Jun 21, 2000
CVE Published
04:00 AM
May 7, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0577?
CVE-2000-0577 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of unauthorized file access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0577?
To fix CVE-2000-0577, it is recommended to upgrade the Netscape Professional Services FTP Server to a more secure version.
3
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2000-0577?
CVE-2000-0577 can be exploited via a directory traversal attack that allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
4
Is CVE-2000-0577 specific to certain operating systems?
CVE-2000-0577 specifically affects the Netscape Professional Services FTP Server version 1.3.6 regardless of the operating system.
5
What software is affected by CVE-2000-0577?
CVE-2000-0577 affects the Netscape Professional Services FTP Server version 1.3.6.