Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Htdig | Htdig | <= 3.1.5 |
| Conectiva | Linux | 5.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 2.2 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 6.3 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000429PatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100260195401753&w=2
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=458013&group_id=4593&at
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-035.0.txt
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-080PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-083.php3
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_035_htdig_txt.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-139.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3410
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7262
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7263
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000429PatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100260195401753&w=2
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=458013&group_id=4593&at
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-035.0.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0834?
CVE-2001-0834 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). 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...
How severe is CVE-2001-0834?
CVE-2001-0834 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0834?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Htdig Htdig, Conectiva Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Suse Suse Linux.