CVE-2001-0591: High severity Oracle Application Server vulnerability

Published Aug 22, 2001
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in Oracle JSP 1.0.x through 1.1.1 and Oracle 8.1.7 iAS Release 1.0.2 can allow a remote attacker to read or execute arbitrary .jsp files via a '..' (dot dot) attack.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Oracle Application Server=1.0.2
Oracle JSP<=1.1.1

Event History

Aug 22, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Mar 9, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0591?

CVE-2001-0591 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow attackers to read or execute arbitrary .jsp files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0591?

To fix CVE-2001-0591, update to a version of Oracle JSP or Oracle Application Server that is beyond 1.1.1 or version 1.0.2, respectively.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2001-0591?

CVE-2001-0591 affects Oracle JSP versions 1.0.x through 1.1.1 and Oracle Application Server version 1.0.2.

4

Can CVE-2001-0591 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2001-0591 can be exploited remotely by using a directory traversal attack to access sensitive files.

5

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2001-0591?

CVE-2001-0591 is associated with a directory traversal attack, which uses '..' sequences to access unauthorized file paths.

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