CVE-2000-0913: Medium severity Apache HTTP Server vulnerability

Published Dec 19, 2000
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Updated

modrewrite in Apache 1.3.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files if a RewriteRule directive is expanded to include a filename whose name contains a regular expression.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Apache HTTP Server=1.0.5
Apache HTTP Server=0.8.11
Apache HTTP Server=1.1.1
Apache HTTP Server=1.3.11
Apache HTTP Server=1.0.2
Apache HTTP Server=1.1
Apache HTTP Server=1.0
Apache HTTP Server=1.0.3
Apache HTTP Server=1.3.12
Apache HTTP Server=0.8.14

Remediation

Event History

Dec 19, 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-2000-0913?

CVE-2000-0913 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2000-0913?

To fix CVE-2000-0913, update Apache to a version later than 1.3.12 that does not contain this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Apache are affected by CVE-2000-0913?

CVE-2000-0913 affects Apache 1.3.12 and earlier versions, including 1.0.5, 1.1.1, and various other versions.

4

Can the exploitation of CVE-2000-0913 lead to data leakage?

Yes, the exploitation of CVE-2000-0913 can lead to significant data leakage, as attackers can read arbitrary files from the server.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2000-0913 if I cannot immediately update Apache?

A possible workaround for CVE-2000-0913 is to disable mod_rewrite or restrict its use to a safe configuration until an update can be applied.

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