CVE-2001-1196: Critical severity webmin webmin vulnerability

Published Dec 17, 2001
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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

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.

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