CVE-2001-1511: Medium severity Macromedia JRun vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2001
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Updated

JRun 3.0 and 3.1 running on JRun Web Server (JWS) and IIS allows remote attackers to read arbitrary JavaServer Pages (JSP) source code via a request URL containing the source filename ending in (1) "jsp%00" or (2) "js%2570".

Affected Software

2 affected components
Macromedia JRun=3.1
Macromedia JRun=3.0

Event History

Dec 31, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jul 14, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1511?

CVE-2001-1511 is considered to have a high severity due to its ability to allow remote attackers to read arbitrary JSP source code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-1511?

To fix CVE-2001-1511, upgrade JRun to a version that does not exhibit this vulnerability or implement proper access controls to restrict file access.

3

What versions of JRun are affected by CVE-2001-1511?

CVE-2001-1511 affects JRun versions 3.0 and 3.1 running on JRun Web Server and IIS.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2001-1511 on JRun servers?

The impact of CVE-2001-1511 on JRun servers is that attackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive JSP source code.

5

Can CVE-2001-1511 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2001-1511 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted request URLs.

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