CVE-2003-0676: Medium severity Sun Iplanet Directory Server vulnerability

Published Aug 14, 2003
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in ViewLog for iPlanet Administration Server 5.1 (aka Sun ONE) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via "..%2f" (partially encoded dot dot) sequences.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Sun Iplanet Directory Server=5.0
Sun Iplanet Directory Server=5.1
Sun Iplanet Directory Server=5.1-sp1
Sun Iplanet Directory Server=5.1-sp2
Sun ONE Directory Server=5.0
Sun ONE Directory Server=5.0-sp1
Sun ONE Directory Server=5.0_sp2
Sun ONE Directory Server=5.1
Sun ONE Directory Server=5.1-sp1
Sun ONE Directory Server=5.1-sp2

Event History

Aug 14, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Aug 27, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0676?

CVE-2003-0676 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability, allowing unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0676?

To fix CVE-2003-0676, upgrade to a secure version of the iPlanet Administration Server that patches this directory traversal vulnerability.

3

Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2003-0676?

CVE-2003-0676 affects iPlanet and Sun ONE Directory Servers, specifically versions 5.0 and 5.1.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2003-0676?

The potential impact of CVE-2003-0676 includes the ability for remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server.

5

Is CVE-2003-0676 publicly known?

Yes, CVE-2003-0676 is a publicly documented vulnerability that has been discussed in security forums.

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