CVE-2001-0899: High severity Rick Fournier Network Tools vulnerability
Published Nov 16, 2001
·Updated
Network Tools 0.2 for PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to execute commands on the server via shell metacharacters in the $hostinput variable.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Rick Fournier Network Tools=0.2
Phpnuke Php-nuke
Remediation
Event History
Nov 16, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jun 25, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0899?
CVE-2001-0899 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0899?
To fix CVE-2001-0899, you should update to a patched version of Network Tools and ensure that any user input is properly sanitized.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0899?
CVE-2001-0899 affects users of Network Tools version 0.2 for PHP-Nuke and any systems utilizing vulnerable configurations.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-0899?
CVE-2001-0899 is a remote command execution vulnerability stemming from improper handling of user input.
5
Can CVE-2001-0899 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-0899 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted input.