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CVE-2001-0463

First published: Wed Jun 27 2001(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in cal_make.pl in PerlCal allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the p0 parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Acme Labs Perlcal=2.13
Acme Labs Perlcal=2.9c
Acme Labs Perlcal=2.9
Acme Labs Perlcal=2.9b
Acme Labs Perlcal=2.9e
Acme Labs Perlcal=2.80
Acme Labs Perlcal=2.4
Acme Labs Perlcal=2.9d
Acme Labs Perlcal=2.7
Acme Labs Perlcal=2.95
Acme Labs Perlcal=2.6
Acme Labs Perlcal=2.3
Acme Labs Perlcal=2.5
Acme Labs Perlcal=2.9a
Acme Labs Perlcal=2.18

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2001-0463?

    CVE-2001-0463 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its exploitation potential through directory traversal.

  • How do I fix CVE-2001-0463?

    To fix CVE-2001-0463, you should update PerlCal to the latest version where the vulnerability is patched.

  • Which versions of PerlCal are affected by CVE-2001-0463?

    PerlCal versions 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 2.80, 2.9a through 2.9e, and 2.13 are affected by CVE-2001-0463.

  • Can CVE-2001-0463 lead to unauthorized access?

    Yes, CVE-2001-0463 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, which can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

  • What should I do if I cannot update PerlCal to resolve CVE-2001-0463?

    If updating is not possible, consider implementing security measures such as input validation and web application firewall rules to mitigate the risk of CVE-2001-0463.

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