CVE-2004-0577: Medium severity Qbik WinGate vulnerability
Published Jul 6, 2004
·Updated
WinGate 5.2.3 build 901 and 6.0 beta 2 build 942, and other versions such as 5.0.5, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the root directory via a URL request to the wingate-internal directory.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Qbik WinGate=6.0_beta_2
Qbik WinGate=5.0.5
Qbik WinGate=5.2.3
Event History
Jul 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-2004-0577?
CVE-2004-0577 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized file access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-0577?
To fix CVE-2004-0577, update WinGate to a patched version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2004-0577?
CVE-2004-0577 affects WinGate versions 5.0.5, 5.2.3, and 6.0 beta 2.
4
Can CVE-2004-0577 lead to data leakage?
Yes, CVE-2004-0577 can potentially lead to data leakage by allowing remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
5
Is CVE-2004-0577 still a threat today?
CVE-2004-0577 may still pose a threat if vulnerable versions of WinGate are in use, making timely updates crucial.