Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the web handler for Perl 5.003 on Novell NetWare 5.1 and NetWare 6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an HTTP request containing "..%5c" (URL-encoded dot-dot backslash) sequences.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Netware | 5.1 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-08/0202.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.novell.com/servlet/tidfinder/2963307
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9915.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5522PatchVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-08/0202.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.novell.com/servlet/tidfinder/2963307
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9915.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5522PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1437?
CVE-2002-1437 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in the web handler for Perl 5.003 on Novell NetWare 5.1 and NetWare 6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an HTTP request containing "..%5c" (URL-enco...
How severe is CVE-2002-1437?
CVE-2002-1437 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-2002-1437?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Netware.