CVE-2001-0215 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on the server by exploiting a null byte termination vulnerability in the ROADS search.pl program.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-0215?
CVE-2001-0215 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Sep 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ROADS search.pl program allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the file name in the form parameter and terminating the filename with a null byte.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0215?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Martin Hamilton Roads.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0215?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0215 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2001-0215 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0215 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-64r4-fw2x-4244.