CVE-2001-1013
First published: Wed Sep 12 2001(Updated: )
Apache on Red Hat Linux with with the UserDir directive enabled generates different error codes when a username exists and there is no public_html directory and when the username does not exist, which could allow remote attackers to determine valid usernames on the server.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Linux | =7.0 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vuln-dev/2000-q3/0083.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vuln-dev/2000-q3/0094.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/213667
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3335
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vuln-dev/2000-q3/0087.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7129
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1013?
CVE-2001-1013 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for user enumeration.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1013?
To fix CVE-2001-1013, administrators should disable the UserDir directive or implement access controls to obscure valid usernames.
What systems are affected by CVE-2001-1013?
CVE-2001-1013 specifically affects Apache servers running on Red Hat Linux 7.0 with the UserDir directive enabled.
What kind of attack does CVE-2001-1013 enable?
CVE-2001-1013 enables remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames on the server, increasing the risk of targeted attacks.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2001-1013?
A possible workaround for CVE-2001-1013 is to configure Apache to return the same error code regardless of username validity.
- agent/references
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/remedy
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/type
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/redhat
- product/linux
- canonical/redhat linux
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- canonical/red hat linux
- version/red hat linux/7.0