CVE-2003-1423: Medium severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2003
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Updated

Petitforum stores the liste.txt data file under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as e-mail addresses and encrypted passwords.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft All Windows
Unix Unix=any_version
Petitforum Petitforum
All of the following
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft All Windows
Unix Unix=any_version
Petitforum Petitforum

Event History

Dec 31, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
05:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 20, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1423?

CVE-2003-1423 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1423?

To fix CVE-2003-1423, change the permissions on the liste.txt file to restrict access only to authorized users.

3

What type of information can be exposed by CVE-2003-1423?

CVE-2003-1423 can expose sensitive information such as e-mail addresses and encrypted passwords.

4

Which applications are affected by CVE-2003-1423?

CVE-2003-1423 specifically affects the Petitforum application.

5

Is there a risk of exploitation with CVE-2003-1423?

Yes, without proper access control, CVE-2003-1423 poses a significant risk of exploitation by attackers.

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