What is the severity of CVE-2000-0672?

CVE-2000-0672 is considered a medium severity vulnerability because it allows unauthorized remote access to sensitive files.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0672?

To fix CVE-2000-0672, restrict access to the /admin context in the Apache Tomcat configuration.

What impact does CVE-2000-0672 have on my system?

CVE-2000-0672 could allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the server, posing a risk to confidentiality.

Which versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2000-0672?

CVE-2000-0672 affects Apache Tomcat versions 3.0 and 3.1.

Is CVE-2000-0672 still a concern for current systems?

While CVE-2000-0672 specifically affects older versions of Apache Tomcat, organizations still using these versions should address the vulnerability to mitigate risks.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2000-0672

medium

CWE

20/7/2000

22/1/2001

8/8/2024

CVE-2000-0672

First published: Thu Jul 20 2000(Updated: )

The default configuration of Jakarta Tomcat does not restrict access to the /admin context, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by directly calling the administrative servlets to add a context for the root directory.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apache Tomcat	=3.0
Apache Tomcat	=3.1

Remedy

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0309.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0672?
CVE-2000-0672 is considered a medium severity vulnerability because it allows unauthorized remote access to sensitive files.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0672?
To fix CVE-2000-0672, restrict access to the /admin context in the Apache Tomcat configuration.
What impact does CVE-2000-0672 have on my system?
CVE-2000-0672 could allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the server, posing a risk to confidentiality.
Which versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2000-0672?
CVE-2000-0672 affects Apache Tomcat versions 3.0 and 3.1.
Is CVE-2000-0672 still a concern for current systems?
While CVE-2000-0672 specifically affects older versions of Apache Tomcat, organizations still using these versions should address the vulnerability to mitigate risks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0672?
CVE-2000-0672 is considered a medium severity vulnerability because it allows unauthorized remote access to sensitive files.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0672?
To fix CVE-2000-0672, restrict access to the /admin context in the Apache Tomcat configuration.
What impact does CVE-2000-0672 have on my system?
CVE-2000-0672 could allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the server, posing a risk to confidentiality.
Which versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2000-0672?
CVE-2000-0672 affects Apache Tomcat versions 3.0 and 3.1.
Is CVE-2000-0672 still a concern for current systems?
While CVE-2000-0672 specifically affects older versions of Apache Tomcat, organizations still using these versions should address the vulnerability to mitigate risks.