CVE-2003-0658: Medium severity Caldera Openlinux Workstation vulnerability

Published Sep 3, 2003

Updated

Docview before 1.1-18 in Caldera OpenLinux 3.1.1, SCO Linux 4.0, OpenServer 5.0.7, configures the Apache web server in a way that allows remote attackers to read arbitrary publicly readable files via a certain URL, possibly related to rewrite rules.

Affected Software

4 affected components

Caldera Openlinux Workstation=3.1.1

Caldera OpenServer=5.0.7

Caldera Openlinux Server=3.1.1

SCO UnixWare=7.1.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade Docview to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 1.1-18

Event History

Sep 3, 2003

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Oct 20, 2003

Data Sourced

via NVD·04:00 AM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0658?

CVE-2003-0658 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that can allow remote file access.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0658?

To fix CVE-2003-0658, you should upgrade to the updated versions of the affected software that address this vulnerability.

What software is affected by CVE-2003-0658?

CVE-2003-0658 affects Caldera OpenLinux 3.1.1, SCO Linux 4.0, and OpenServer 5.0.7.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2003-0658?

CVE-2003-0658 can be exploited by remote attackers to read arbitrary publicly accessible files.

Is CVE-2003-0658 still a concern today?

While CVE-2003-0658 is an older vulnerability, it may still pose a risk if the affected software is in use in legacy systems.