Description
The default configuration of Apache (httpd.conf) on SuSE 6.4 includes an alias for the /usr/doc directory, which allows remote attackers to read package documentation and obtain system configuration information via an HTTP request for the /doc/packages URL.
Product(s):
- SuSE SuSE Linux 6.3
- SuSE SuSE Linux 6.3 alpha
- SuSE SuSE Linux 6.4
- SuSE SuSE Linux 6.4 alpha
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2000-1016, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2000-1016 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.