CVE-2005-2008: Medium severity Yaws Webserver vulnerability
Published Jun 17, 2005
·Updated
Yaws Webserver 1.55 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the source code for yaws scripts via a request to a yaw script with a trailing %00 (null).
Affected Software
6 affected components
Yaws Webserver=1.50
Yaws Webserver=1.51
Yaws Webserver=1.52
Yaws Webserver=1.53
Yaws Webserver=1.54
Yaws Webserver=1.55
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Jun 17, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Jun 20, 2005
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-2005-2008?
CVE-2005-2008 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exposing sensitive script source code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-2008?
To fix CVE-2005-2008, upgrade Yaws Webserver to version 1.56 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which versions of Yaws Webserver are affected by CVE-2005-2008?
CVE-2005-2008 affects Yaws Webserver versions 1.50 to 1.55.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2008?
CVE-2005-2008 is a remote code exposure vulnerability that allows attackers to obtain the source code of Yaws scripts.
5
Can CVE-2005-2008 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-2008 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted requests to the Yaws Webserver.