CVE-2002-0654: Medium severity Apache HTTP Server vulnerability

Published Aug 20, 2002
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Updated

Apache 2.0 through 2.0.39 on Windows, OS2, and Netware allows remote attackers to determine the full pathname of the server via (1) a request for a .var file, which leaks the pathname in the resulting error message, or (2) via an error message that occurs when a script (child process) cannot be invoked.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.28-beta
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.35
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.37
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.32-beta
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.34-beta
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.39
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.28-beta
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.32
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.38
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.36
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.28
Apache HTTP Server=2.0

Event History

Aug 20, 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-2002-0654?

CVE-2002-0654 is classified as a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to expose sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0654?

To mitigate CVE-2002-0654, upgrade to a later version of Apache HTTP Server that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Apache HTTP Server are affected by CVE-2002-0654?

CVE-2002-0654 affects Apache HTTP Server versions 2.0.28 through 2.0.39 on Windows, OS2, and Netware.

4

What type of information can be leaked due to CVE-2002-0654?

CVE-2002-0654 can leak the full pathname of the server in error messages.

5

Is CVE-2002-0654 remotely exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2002-0654 can be exploited by remote attackers to determine the server's file structure.

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