CWE
209
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2000-1191

First published: Fri Aug 31 2001(Updated: )

htsearch program in htDig 3.2 beta, 3.1.6, 3.1.5, and earlier allows remote attackers to determine the physical path of the server by requesting a non-existent configuration file using the config parameter, which generates an error message that includes the full path.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ht://Dig<=3.1.6
ht://Dig=3.2.0-beta1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-1191?

    CVE-2000-1191 has a medium severity, allowing attackers to identify the physical path of the server.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-1191?

    To fix CVE-2000-1191, upgrade htDig to version 3.2.0-beta2 or later.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2000-1191?

    The impact of CVE-2000-1191 includes exposure of sensitive file system structure, potentially aiding in further attacks.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1191?

    CVE-2000-1191 affects htDig versions 3.1.5, 3.1.6, and 3.2 beta1.

  • Is CVE-2000-1191 still a concern today?

    While older versions of htDig are less commonly used today, CVE-2000-1191 remains a concern for legacy systems still running affected software.

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