CVE-2002-1581
First published: Tue Jul 06 2004(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in nph-mr.cgi in Mailreader.com 2.3.20 through 2.3.31 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences and a null byte (%00) in the configLanguage parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mailreader | =2.3.29 | |
| Mailreader | =2.3.20 | |
| Mailreader | =2.3.21 | |
| Mailreader | =2.3.30 | |
| Mailreader | =2.3.25 | |
| Mailreader | =2.3.22 | |
| Mailreader | =2.3.24 | |
| Mailreader | =2.3.23 | |
| Mailreader | =2.3.28 | |
| Mailreader | =2.3.31 | |
| Mailreader | =2.3.26 | |
| Mailreader | =2.3.27 | |
| Debian | =3.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1581?
CVE-2002-1581 is classified as a medium to high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive files on the server.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1581?
To fix CVE-2002-1581, it is recommended to upgrade Mailreader.com to version 2.3.32 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2002-1581?
CVE-2002-1581 can be exploited through directory traversal attacks, allowing unauthorized access to arbitrary files on the server.
Which versions of Mailreader.com are affected by CVE-2002-1581?
CVE-2002-1581 affects Mailreader.com versions from 2.3.20 to 2.3.31.
Is CVE-2002-1581 still relevant today?
While CVE-2002-1581 is over two decades old, it remains relevant for older systems that still use affected versions of Mailreader.com.
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