MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2000-0039

AltaVista search engine allows remote attackers to read files above the document root via a .. (dot dot) in the query.cgi CGI program.

Vulnerability Description

AltaVista search engine allows remote attackers to read files above the document root via a .. (dot dot) in the query.cgi CGI program.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AltavistaSearch Intranet2.0b

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2000-0039?

CVE-2000-0039 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). AltaVista search engine allows remote attackers to read files above the document root via a .. (dot dot) in the query.cgi CGI program.

How severe is CVE-2000-0039?

CVE-2000-0039 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0039?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Altavista Search Intranet.