CVE-2001-1458
First published: Mon Oct 15 2001(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in Novell GroupWise 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a request for /servlet/webacc?User.html= that contains "../" (dot dot) sequences and a null character.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Focus GroupWise | =5.5 | |
| Micro Focus GroupWise | =5.5 | |
| Micro Focus GroupWise | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.foundstone.com/index.htm?subnav=resources/navigation.htm&subcontent=/resources/advisories_template.htm%3Findexid%3D12
- http://support.novell.com/servlet/tidfinder/2960443
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/341539
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3436
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/220667
- http://www.novell.com/coolsolutions/gwmag/features/a_webaccess_security_gw.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7287
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1458?
CVE-2001-1458 is considered a medium severity directory traversal vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1458?
To fix CVE-2001-1458, apply the latest patches or updates from Novell for GroupWise 5.5 and 6.0.
What versions of GroupWise are affected by CVE-2001-1458?
CVE-2001-1458 affects Novell GroupWise versions 5.5 and 6.0.
What type of attack does CVE-2001-1458 allow?
CVE-2001-1458 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server using directory traversal techniques.
Can I test for CVE-2001-1458 in my environment?
Yes, you can test for CVE-2001-1458 by attempting to access files through the vulnerable URL pattern with directory traversal sequences.
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- vendor/novell
- canonical/novell groupwise
- version/novell groupwise/5.5
- version/novell groupwise/6.0