CVE-2000-0853: Medium severity Yabb Yabb vulnerability
Published Nov 14, 2000
·Updated
YaBB Bulletin Board 9.1.2000 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Yabb Yabb=2000-09-01
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 14, 2000
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jan 22, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0853?
CVE-2000-0853 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0853?
To fix CVE-2000-0853, update YaBB Bulletin Board to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2000-0853?
Users of YaBB Bulletin Board version 2000-09-01 are at risk from CVE-2000-0853.
4
Can CVE-2000-0853 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2000-0853 can be exploited by remote attackers through a dot dot attack.
5
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2000-0853?
CVE-2000-0853 is associated with a directory traversal attack that allows file reading.