CVE-2001-0982

Name: CVE-2001-0982
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-07-23T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.30%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0982 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Tivoli WebSEAL Policy Director 3.01 through 3.7.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or directories via encoded .. (dot dot) sequences containing "%2e" strings.. EPSS estimates a 2.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Tivoli WebSEAL Policy Director 3.01 through 3.7.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or directories via encoded .. (dot dot) sequences containing "%2e" strings.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.30%

81.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Tivoli Secureway Policy Director	3.0.1
Ibm	Tivoli Secureway Policy Director	3.6
Ibm	Tivoli Secureway Policy Director	3.7
Ibm	Tivoli Secureway Policy Director	3.7.1

References

ftp://ftp.tivoli.com/support/patches/patches_3.7.1/3.7.1-POL-0003/3.7.1-POL-0003.READMEPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0497.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY18152&apar=only
http://www.osvdb.org/1908
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3080Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6884
ftp://ftp.tivoli.com/support/patches/patches_3.7.1/3.7.1-POL-0003/3.7.1-POL-0003.READMEPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0497.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY18152&apar=only
http://www.osvdb.org/1908
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3080Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6884

Timeline

Published: Jul 23, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0982?

How severe is CVE-2001-0982?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0982 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0982?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST