What is the severity of CVE-2000-1016?

CVE-2000-1016 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to potential information disclosure risks.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1016?

To fix CVE-2000-1016, you should remove or appropriately restrict the /usr/doc directory alias in the Apache configuration file.

Who is affected by CVE-2000-1016?

CVE-2000-1016 affects users running the default configuration of Apache on SuSE Linux versions 6.3 and 6.4.

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2000-1016?

CVE-2000-1016 allows remote attackers to read sensitive package documentation and system configuration information.

Is CVE-2000-1016 still a concern today?

CVE-2000-1016 is less of a concern for modern systems, but it remains relevant for any installations of outdated SuSE Linux.

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CVE-2000-1016

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

11/12/2000

22/1/2001

8/8/2024

CVE-2000-1016

First published: Mon Dec 11 2000(Updated: )

The default configuration of Apache (httpd.conf) on SuSE 6.4 includes an alias for the /usr/doc directory, which allows remote attackers to read package documentation and obtain system configuration information via an HTTP request for the /doc/packages URL.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
SUSE Linux	=6.3
SUSE Linux	=6.4

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1707

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1016?
CVE-2000-1016 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to potential information disclosure risks.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1016?
To fix CVE-2000-1016, you should remove or appropriately restrict the /usr/doc directory alias in the Apache configuration file.
Who is affected by CVE-2000-1016?
CVE-2000-1016 affects users running the default configuration of Apache on SuSE Linux versions 6.3 and 6.4.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2000-1016?
CVE-2000-1016 allows remote attackers to read sensitive package documentation and system configuration information.
Is CVE-2000-1016 still a concern today?
CVE-2000-1016 is less of a concern for modern systems, but it remains relevant for any installations of outdated SuSE Linux.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1016?
CVE-2000-1016 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to potential information disclosure risks.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1016?
To fix CVE-2000-1016, you should remove or appropriately restrict the /usr/doc directory alias in the Apache configuration file.
Who is affected by CVE-2000-1016?
CVE-2000-1016 affects users running the default configuration of Apache on SuSE Linux versions 6.3 and 6.4.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2000-1016?
CVE-2000-1016 allows remote attackers to read sensitive package documentation and system configuration information.
Is CVE-2000-1016 still a concern today?
CVE-2000-1016 is less of a concern for modern systems, but it remains relevant for any installations of outdated SuSE Linux.