CVE-2001-1196: Critical severity webmin webmin vulnerability
Published Dec 17, 2001
·Updated
Directory traversal vulnerability in editaction.cgi of Webmin Directory 0.91 allows attackers to gain privileges via a '..' (dot dot) in the argument.
Affected Software
1 affected component
webmin webmin=0.91
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 17, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Mar 15, 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-2001-1196?
CVE-2001-1196 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-1196?
To fix CVE-2001-1196, upgrade Webmin Directory to a version later than 0.91 that corrects this vulnerability.
3
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2001-1196?
CVE-2001-1196 specifically affects Webmin Directory version 0.91.
4
What is a directory traversal vulnerability like CVE-2001-1196?
A directory traversal vulnerability like CVE-2001-1196 allows attackers to access restricted directories and execute commands outside of the intended directory.
5
Can CVE-2001-1196 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-1196 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can send crafted requests to the vulnerable Webmin Directory application.