CVE-2002-1178: Medium severity Jetty Jetty HTTP server vulnerability

Published Oct 11, 2002
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in the CGIServlet for Jetty HTTP server before 4.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via ..\ (dot-dot backslash) sequences in an HTTP request to the cgi-bin directory.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Jetty Jetty HTTP server<=4.1.0

Remediation

Event History

Oct 11, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Sep 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1178?

CVE-2002-1178 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1178?

To fix CVE-2002-1178, upgrade the Jetty HTTP server to version 4.1.0 or later.

3

What types of attacks can be performed due to CVE-2002-1178?

Due to CVE-2002-1178, attackers can perform directory traversal attacks to execute arbitrary commands on the server.

4

Which versions of Jetty are affected by CVE-2002-1178?

CVE-2002-1178 affects Jetty HTTP server versions prior to 4.1.0.

5

Is CVE-2002-1178 exploitable over the internet?

Yes, CVE-2002-1178 is exploitable over the internet if the vulnerable Jetty server is exposed to external users.

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