CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2003-0940

First published: Fri 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SAP MaxDB<=7.4.03.29

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0940?

    To fix CVE-2003-0940, upgrade to SAP DB version 7.4.03.30 or later.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Can CVE-2003-0940 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2003-0940 can be exploited remotely by attackers using crafted URLs.

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