CVE-2001-1258: Low severity Horde IMP vulnerability

Published Jul 21, 2001

Updated

Horde Internet Messaging Program (IMP) before 2.2.6 allows local users to read IMP configuration files and steal the Horde database password by placing the prefs.lang file containing PHP code on the server.

Affected Software

7 affected components

Horde IMP=2.2.5

Horde IMP=2.2.1

Horde IMP=2.2.2

Horde IMP=2.2.4

Horde IMP=2.0

Horde IMP=2.2

Horde IMP=2.2.3

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-073

Event History

Jul 21, 2001

CVE Published

04:00 AM

May 3, 2002

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1258?

CVE-2001-1258 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive configuration files.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1258?

To fix CVE-2001-1258, upgrade to Horde IMP version 2.2.6 or later to ensure the configuration files are not accessible.

Who is affected by CVE-2001-1258?

CVE-2001-1258 affects local users of Horde IMP versions 2.0 through 2.2.5.

What can an attacker do with CVE-2001-1258?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2001-1258 can read the IMP configuration files and potentially steal the Horde database password.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2001-1258 before upgrading?

A possible workaround for CVE-2001-1258 is to restrict access to the directory containing IMP configuration files until an upgrade can be performed.