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CVE-2001-1461

First published: Mon Oct 22 2001(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in WebID in RSA Security SecurID 5.0 as used by ACE/Agent for Windows, Windows NT and Windows 2000 allows attackers to access restricted resources via URL-encoded (1) /.. or (2) \.. sequences.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
RSA SecurID=5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2001-1461?

    CVE-2001-1461 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized access to restricted resources.

  • How do I fix CVE-2001-1461?

    To fix CVE-2001-1461, upgrade RSA SecurID to a version that addresses this directory traversal vulnerability.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2001-1461?

    CVE-2001-1461 affects RSA SecurID 5.0 and its ACE/Agent for Windows implementations.

  • What is directory traversal in the context of CVE-2001-1461?

    Directory traversal in CVE-2001-1461 refers to the technique that allows attackers to access files and directories stored outside the web root folder.

  • Can CVE-2001-1461 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2001-1461 can be exploited remotely by an attacker using specially crafted URL-encoded requests.

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