Path Disclosure Vulnerability in CERN HTTP Server by W3C
CVE-2000-0079

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

W3c

Status
Cern Httpd
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 January 2000

What is CVE-2000-0079?

The CERN HTTP server, developed by W3C, is susceptible to a path disclosure vulnerability that enables remote attackers to glean sensitive information by crafting requests for nonexistent URLs. This can potentially reveal the real pathnames of various commands executed by the server, thus exposing the system to additional attacks that leverage this information. Users and administrators should remain vigilant and apply the necessary security patches to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/936
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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