CVE-2000-0883: Medium severity Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2000
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Updated

The default configuration of modperl for Apache as installed on Mandrake Linux 6.1 through 7.1 sets the /perl/ directory to be browseable, which allows remote attackers to list the contents of that directory.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=7.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=7.1
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=6.1

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-2000-0883?

CVE-2000-0883 is considered to be of medium severity due to the potential for directory listing and information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2000-0883?

To fix CVE-2000-0883, update the mod_perl configuration to restrict access to the /perl/ directory and make it non-browsable.

3

Which versions of Mandrake Linux are affected by CVE-2000-0883?

CVE-2000-0883 affects Mandrake Linux versions 6.1, 7.0, and 7.1.

4

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2000-0883?

CVE-2000-0883 can be exploited by remote attackers to list the contents of the /perl/ directory.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2000-0883?

There is no specific patch for CVE-2000-0883; the issue can be resolved by properly configuring the web server.

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