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Advisory Published
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CVE-2000-0782

First published: Fri 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.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Netwin Netauth<=4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2000-0782?

    CVE-2000-0782 affects Netwin Netauth versions 4.2 and earlier.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2000-0782 enable?

    CVE-2000-0782 enables a directory traversal attack allowing attackers to read arbitrary files.

  • 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.

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