CVE-2003-1423: Medium severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2003
·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
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.