CVE-2001-0834

Description

htsearch CGI program in htdig (ht://Dig) 3.1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to use the -c option to specify an alternate configuration file, which could be used to (1) cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by specifying a large file such as /dev/zero, or (2) read arbitrary files by uploading an alternate configuration file that specifies the target file.

6.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 2.51% Top 20%

Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory calderasystems.com Vendor Advisory com.br Vendor Advisory novell.com Vendor Advisory linux-mandrake.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-080	patch vendor advisory
http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-035.0.txt	vendor advisory
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000429	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3410	vdb entry
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_035_htdig_txt.html	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7263	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100260195401753&w=2	mailing list
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-083.php3	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7262	vdb entry
http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=458013&group_id=4593&atid=104593
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-139.html	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0834?: CVE-2001-0834 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0834?: To fix CVE-2001-0834, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-0834 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2001-0834 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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