CVE-2002-1437: Medium severity Novell NetWare FTP Server vulnerability

Published Apr 11, 2003
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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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
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

Event History

Apr 11, 2003
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Sep 1, 2004
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-2002-1437?

CVE-2002-1437 is considered to have a medium severity level due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2002-1437 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-1437 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted HTTP requests.

5

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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