CVE-2002-1987: Medium severity caucho technology resin vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2002
·Updated
Directory traversal vulnerability in viewsource.jsp in Resin 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a "\.." (backslash dot dot).
Affected Software
1 affected component
Caucho Technology Resin=2.1.2
Event History
Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 14, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1987?
CVE-2002-1987 has a medium severity rating due to its ability to expose sensitive files through directory traversal.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1987?
To mitigate CVE-2002-1987, upgrade to a version of Resin that is higher than 2.1.2 which addresses this vulnerability.
3
What are the risks associated with CVE-2002-1987?
The risks of CVE-2002-1987 include unauthorized access to sensitive file contents that could lead to information disclosure.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2002-1987?
The vulnerability affects users running Resin version 2.1.2.
5
Is CVE-2002-1987 still a threat in modern systems?
While CVE-2002-1987 is considered outdated, systems still using the vulnerable version may still be at risk.