CVE-2000-0577: Critical severity Netscape Professional Services Ftpserver vulnerability

Published Jun 21, 2000
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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

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
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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.

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