CVE-2001-1408: Medium severity Cobalt WebMail vulnerability
Published Jul 5, 2001
·Updated
Directory traversal vulnerability in readmsg.php in WebMail 2.0.1 in Cobalt Qube 3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the mailbox parameter.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Cobalt WebMail=2.0.1
Cobalt Qube=3.0
Event History
Jul 5, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Aug 31, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1408?
CVE-2001-1408 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that allows unauthorized file access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-1408?
To mitigate CVE-2001-1408, upgrade to a version of WebMail or Cobalt Qube that is not vulnerable to directory traversal.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2001-1408?
CVE-2001-1408 affects Cobalt WebMail version 2.0.1 and Cobalt Qube version 3.0.
4
What type of attack is CVE-2001-1408 associated with?
CVE-2001-1408 is associated with directory traversal attacks that allow remote file reading.
5
Can CVE-2001-1408 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-1408 can be exploited remotely by attackers who manipulate the mailbox parameter.