CVE-2002-1437
First published: Fri Apr 11 2003(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in the web handler for Perl 5.003 on Novell NetWare 5.1 and NetWare 6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an HTTP request containing "..%5c" (URL-encoded dot-dot backslash) sequences.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Novell NetWare FTP Server | =5.1 | |
| Novell NetWare FTP Server | =5.1-sp4 | |
| Novell NetWare FTP Server | =6.0-sp1 | |
| Novell NetWare FTP Server | =6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1437?
CVE-2002-1437 is considered to have a medium severity level due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1437?
To fix CVE-2002-1437, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of Novell NetWare that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Novell NetWare are affected by CVE-2002-1437?
CVE-2002-1437 affects Novell NetWare 5.1, specifically SP4, and Novell NetWare 6.0, specifically SP1 and the base version.
Can CVE-2002-1437 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1437 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted HTTP requests.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-1437?
CVE-2002-1437 is a directory traversal vulnerability, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files outside of the intended directory.
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- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
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- agent/remedy
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/novell
- canonical/novell netware ftp server
- version/novell netware ftp server/5.1
- version/novell netware ftp server/5.1-sp4
- version/novell netware ftp server/6.0-sp1
- version/novell netware ftp server/6.0