CVE-2002-1021: Medium severity Working Resources Inc. BadBlue vulnerability
Published Aug 31, 2002
·Updated
BadBlue server allows remote attackers to read restricted files, such as EXT.INI, via an HTTP request that contains a hex-encoded null byte.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Working Resources Inc. BadBlue=1.7.3_enterprise
Working Resources Inc. BadBlue=1.7.3_personal
Event History
Aug 31, 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-2002-1021?
CVE-2002-1021 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability because it allows attackers to read restricted files.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1021?
To fix CVE-2002-1021, update BadBlue server to a version subsequent to 1.7.3 that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What kind of files can be accessed due to CVE-2002-1021?
CVE-2002-1021 allows remote attackers to read restricted files such as EXT.INI.
4
Which versions of BadBlue are affected by CVE-2002-1021?
CVE-2002-1021 affects BadBlue versions 1.7.3 personal and 1.7.3 enterprise.
5
Can CVE-2002-1021 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1021 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted HTTP requests.