CVE-2002-1982: Medium severity Icecast Icecast vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2002
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in the listdirectory function in Icecast 1.3.12 allows remote attackers to determine if a directory exists via a .. (dot dot) in the GET request, which returns different error messages depending on whether the directory exists or not.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Icecast Icecast=1.3.12

Event History

Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 28, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1982?

The severity of CVE-2002-1982 is considered to be low, as it allows directory existence checks rather than direct exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1982?

To fix CVE-2002-1982, upgrade to a more recent version of Icecast that does not include this vulnerability.

3

What systems are impacted by CVE-2002-1982?

CVE-2002-1982 specifically affects Icecast version 1.3.12.

4

What exploitation risks are associated with CVE-2002-1982?

The exploitation risk of CVE-2002-1982 primarily involves information disclosure through directory existence checks.

5

Can CVE-2002-1982 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-1982 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted GET requests to the Icecast server.

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