CVE-2001-1408: Medium severity Cobalt WebMail vulnerability

Published Jul 5, 2001
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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
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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.

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