CWE
668
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2001-0892

First published: Tue Nov 13 2001(Updated: )

Acme Thttpd Secure Webserver before 2.22, with the chroot option enabled, allows remote attackers to view sensitive files under the document root (such as .htpasswd) via a GET request with a trailing /.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Acme Thttpd<=2.22

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2001-0892?

    CVE-2001-0892 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to expose sensitive files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2001-0892?

    To fix CVE-2001-0892, you should update Acme Thttpd to version 2.22 or later.

  • What are the exploitation methods for CVE-2001-0892?

    Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2001-0892 by sending a GET request with a trailing slash to access sensitive files.

  • What impact does CVE-2001-0892 have on webserver security?

    CVE-2001-0892 can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive files, risking user data and server integrity.

  • Which versions of Acme Thttpd are vulnerable to CVE-2001-0892?

    Acme Thttpd versions before 2.22 with the chroot option enabled are vulnerable to CVE-2001-0892.

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