CVE-2003-0940: Medium severity sap sap db vulnerability
Published Nov 21, 2003
·Updated
Directory traversal vulnerability in sqlfopenc for web-tools in SAP DB before 7.4.03.30 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in a URL.
Affected Software
1 affected component
SAP SAP DB<=7.4.03.29
Remediation
Event History
Nov 21, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Dec 15, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0940?
CVE-2003-0940 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized file access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-0940?
To fix CVE-2003-0940, upgrade to SAP DB version 7.4.03.30 or later.
3
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2003-0940?
CVE-2003-0940 can be exploited through directory traversal attacks to read unauthorized files on the server.
4
Is CVE-2003-0940 present in all versions of SAP DB?
CVE-2003-0940 affects all versions of SAP DB prior to 7.4.03.30.
5
Can CVE-2003-0940 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-0940 can be exploited remotely by attackers using crafted URLs.