CVE-2002-1635

Description

The Apache configuration file (httpd.conf) in Oracle 9i Application Server (9iAS) uses a Location alias for /perl directory instead of a ScriptAlias, which allows remote attackers to read the source code of arbitrary CGI files via a URL containing the /perl directory instead of /cgi-bin.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.95% Top 25%

Third-Party Advisory cert.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/936507	third party advisory us government resource
http://www.nextgenss.com/papers/hpoas.pdf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10716	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1635?: CVE-2002-1635 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1635?: To fix CVE-2002-1635, 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-2002-1635 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-1635 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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