CVE-2001-1013: Medium severity redhat linux vulnerability

Published Sep 12, 2001
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Updated

Apache on Red Hat Linux with with the UserDir directive enabled generates different error codes when a username exists and there is no publichtml directory and when the username does not exist, which could allow remote attackers to determine valid usernames on the server.

Affected Software

1 affected component
redhat Linux=7.0

Remediation

Event History

Sep 12, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Feb 2, 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-2001-1013?

CVE-2001-1013 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for user enumeration.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

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