CVE-2001-0205: Medium severity aol aol server vulnerability

Published Mar 9, 2001
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in AOLserver 3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by inserting "..." into the requested pathname, a modified .. (dot dot) attack.

Affected Software

1 affected component
AOL Aol Server=3.2

Event History

Mar 9, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0205?

CVE-2001-0205 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive files on the server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0205?

To fix CVE-2001-0205, upgrade to a version of AOLserver that is later than 3.2 which contains the necessary security patches.

3

What are the potential risks of CVE-2001-0205?

The risks of CVE-2001-0205 include unauthorized access to sensitive information and the potential for information disclosure attacks.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2001-0205?

Users running AOLserver version 3.2 or earlier are at risk of exploitation from CVE-2001-0205.

5

How does CVE-2001-0205 work?

CVE-2001-0205 works by allowing attackers to exploit directory traversal by inserting "..." into file path requests to access arbitrary files on the server.

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