CVE-2008-1290: Infoleak

Published Mar 24, 2008
·
Updated

ViewVC before 1.0.5 includes "all-forbidden" files within search results that list CVS or Subversion (SVN) commits, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Gentoo Linux
redhat Fedora=7
redhat Fedora=8
viewvc ViewVC=1.0.2
viewvc ViewVC=1.0.3

Remediation

Event History

Mar 24, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
05:44 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1290?

CVE-2008-1290 has a medium severity rating as it allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-1290?

To fix CVE-2008-1290, upgrade ViewVC to a version later than 1.0.5.

3

What affected versions of ViewVC are vulnerable to CVE-2008-1290?

Vulnerable versions of ViewVC include 1.0.2 and 1.0.3.

4

Can CVE-2008-1290 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-1290 can be exploited remotely to access sensitive information.

5

Which software does CVE-2008-1290 impact?

CVE-2008-1290 specifically impacts ViewVC versions 1.0.2 and 1.0.3.

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