CVE-2004-0050: Medium severity Verity Ultraseek vulnerability
Published May 6, 2004
·Updated
Verity Ultraseek before 5.2.2 allows remote attackers to obtain the full pathname of the document root via an MS-DOS device name in the web search option, such as (1) NUL, (2) CON, (3) AUX, (4) COM1, (5) COM2, and others.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Verity Ultraseek<=5.2.1
Event History
May 6, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0050?
CVE-2004-0050 is considered a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-0050?
To mitigate CVE-2004-0050, upgrade Verity Ultraseek to version 5.2.2 or later.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2004-0050 enable?
CVE-2004-0050 enables remote attackers to disclose the full pathname of the document root by exploiting the search functionality.
4
Which versions of Verity Ultraseek are affected by CVE-2004-0050?
CVE-2004-0050 affects all versions of Verity Ultraseek prior to 5.2.2.
5
Can CVE-2004-0050 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-0050 can be exploited remotely through crafted input in the web search option.