CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-1290: Infoleak

First published: Mon 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Gentoo Linux
Fedora=7
Fedora=8
ViewVC=1.0.2
ViewVC=1.0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-1290?

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

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

    Vulnerable versions of ViewVC include 1.0.2 and 1.0.3.

  • Can CVE-2008-1290 be exploited remotely?

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

  • 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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