CVE-2002-0680: Medium severity Goahead Software Goahead Webserver vulnerability

Published Jul 12, 2002
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in GoAhead Web Server 2.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a URL with an encoded / (%5C) in a .. (dot dot) sequence. NOTE: it is highly likely that this candidate will be REJECTED because it has been reported to be a duplicate of CVE-2001-0228.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Goahead Software Goahead Webserver=2.1.1
Goahead Software Goahead Webserver=2.1.5
Goahead Software Goahead Webserver=2.1.2
Goahead Software Goahead Webserver=2.1.4
Orange Software Orange Web Server=2.1
Goahead Software Goahead Webserver=2.1.3
Montavista Software Hard Hat Linux=1.0

Event History

Jul 12, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Jul 23, 2002
Rejected
04:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0680?

CVE-2002-0680 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0680?

To fix CVE-2002-0680, upgrade the GoAhead Web Server to a version that does not contain this vulnerability.

3

What versions of GoAhead Web Server are affected by CVE-2002-0680?

CVE-2002-0680 affects GoAhead Web Server versions 2.1.1 through 2.1.5.

4

Can CVE-2002-0680 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2002-0680 can lead to unauthorized access to arbitrary files on the server.

5

Is CVE-2002-0680 a duplicate of another vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2002-0680 is highly likely to be a duplicate of CVE-2001-0228.

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