CVE-2000-0782: Medium severity Netwin netauth vulnerability
Published Oct 13, 2000
·Updated
netauth.cgi program in Netwin Netauth 4.2e and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Netwin netauth<=4.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 13, 2000
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-2000-0782?
CVE-2000-0782 is classified with a high severity due to its potential for remote file access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0782?
To fix CVE-2000-0782, update to a version of Netwin Netauth later than 4.2 or apply available patches.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2000-0782?
CVE-2000-0782 affects Netwin Netauth versions 4.2 and earlier.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2000-0782 enable?
CVE-2000-0782 enables a directory traversal attack allowing attackers to read arbitrary files.
5
Is CVE-2000-0782 still a concern today?
While CVE-2000-0782 primarily affects older software, unpatched systems can still be vulnerable and thus remain a concern.