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CVE-2001-1151

First published: Mon Oct 15 2001(Updated: )

Trend Micro OfficeScan Corporate Edition (aka Virus Buster) 3.53 allows remote attackers to access sensitive information from the hotdownload directory without authentication, such as the ofcscan.ini configuration file, which contains a weakly encrypted password.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trend Micro OfficeScan Corporate Edition=corporate_3.53
Trend Micro Virus Buster 2001=corporate_3.53

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2001-1151?

    CVE-2001-1151 is considered to have a high severity level due to the potential access to sensitive configuration files without authentication.

  • How do I fix CVE-2001-1151?

    To fix CVE-2001-1151, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Trend Micro OfficeScan or Virus Buster that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What information can be accessed through CVE-2001-1151?

    CVE-2001-1151 allows attackers to access sensitive files including the ofcscan.ini configuration file, which may contain weakly encrypted passwords.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2001-1151?

    CVE-2001-1151 affects users of Trend Micro OfficeScan Corporate Edition and Virus Buster versions 3.53.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2001-1151?

    Implementing tight access controls on the hotdownload directory can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2001-1151.

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