3.3
CWE
59
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2001-0131

First published: Wed Feb 14 2001(Updated: )

htpasswd and htdigest in Apache 2.0a9, 1.3.14, and others allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache HTTP Server=1.3.14
Apache HTTP Server=2.0-alpha9
Debian GNU/Linux=2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2001-0131?

    CVE-2001-0131 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2001-0131?

    To mitigate CVE-2001-0131, ensure that the users with access to the htpasswd and htdigest commands are restricted and do not have the ability to create symbolic links.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2001-0131?

    CVE-2001-0131 affects users of Apache HTTP Server versions 1.3.14, 2.0-alpha9, and specific releases of Debian Linux.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2001-0131?

    CVE-2001-0131 is associated with a symlink attack that exploits the vulnerabilities in htpasswd and htdigest.

  • Can CVE-2001-0131 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2001-0131 requires local user access to the system to exploit the vulnerability.

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