CVE-2004-0405
First published: Sat Apr 17 2004(Updated: )
CVS before 1.11 allows CVS clients to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in filenames via CVS client requests, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0180.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Distrotech Cvs | <=1.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-486
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200404-13.xml
- http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2004&m=slackware-security.400181
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108636445031613&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15891
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10818
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1060
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0405?
CVE-2004-0405 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0405?
To fix CVE-2004-0405, update CVS to version 1.11 or later.
What impact does CVE-2004-0405 have on CVS users?
CVE-2004-0405 allows CVS clients to exploit directory traversal vulnerabilities to read arbitrary files on the server.
Which versions of CVS are affected by CVE-2004-0405?
CVS versions prior to 1.11 are affected by CVE-2004-0405.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-0405?
A potential workaround for CVE-2004-0405 is to restrict access to the CVS repository to trusted users.
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