CVE-2000-0842

Name: CVE-2000-0842
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-11-14T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.91%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0842 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The search97cgi/vtopic" in the UnixWare 7 scohelphttp webserver allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The search97cgi/vtopic" in the UnixWare 7 scohelphttp webserver allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.91%

77.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sco	Unixware	7.0

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-09/0086.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1663Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-09/0086.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1663Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0842?

The search97cgi/vtopic" in the UnixWare 7 scohelphttp webserver allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

How severe is CVE-2000-0842?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0842 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0842?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2000-0842?

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Source: NVD / NIST