CVE-2002-1042

Name: CVE-2002-1042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-10-04T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.85%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1042 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in search engine for iPlanet web server 6.0 SP2 and 4.1 SP9, and Netscape Enterprise Server 3.6, when running on Windows platforms, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ..\ (dot-dot backslash) sequences in the NS-query-pat parameter.. EPSS estimates a 3.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in search engine for iPlanet web server 6.0 SP2 and 4.1 SP9, and Netscape Enterprise Server 3.6, when running on Windows platforms, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ..\ (dot-dot backslash) sequences in the NS-query-pat parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.85%

88.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Netscape	Enterprise Server	3.6	—
Sun	Iplanet Web Server	4.1	—
Sun	One Application Server	6.0	—
Sun	One Web Server	6.0	Sp3

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-07/0085.html
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9517.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5191Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-07/0085.html
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9517.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5191Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 4, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1042?

How severe is CVE-2002-1042?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1042 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1042?

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