CVE-2000-0842: Medium severity SCO UnixWare vulnerability
Published Oct 18, 2000
·Updated
The search97cgi/vtopic" in the UnixWare 7 scohelphttp webserver allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.
Affected Software
1 affected component
SCO UnixWare=7.0
Event History
Oct 18, 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-2000-0842?
CVE-2000-0842 has been classified as having a moderate severity level due to its potential for unauthorized file access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0842?
To mitigate CVE-2000-0842, it is recommended to apply the latest patches and updates provided by Xinuos for UnixWare 7.0.
3
What systems are impacted by CVE-2000-0842?
CVE-2000-0842 affects UnixWare 7.0 systems running the scohelphttp web server.
4
Can CVE-2000-0842 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2000-0842 can be exploited remotely through directory traversal techniques.
5
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2000-0842?
Exploiting CVE-2000-0842 may allow attackers to read sensitive files on the affected system.