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CVE-2000-0039: AltaVista search engine allows remote attackers to read files above the document root via a ..

AltaVista search engine allows remote attackers to read files above the document root via a .. (dot dot) in the query.cgi CGI program.

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This CVE describes an old AltaVista search engine CGI flaw that could let a remote attacker read files outside the intended web document area. The source bundle does not identify affected versions, a patch, CVSS score, or current exploitation. Exposure is limited to systems still running the affected AltaVista search engine query.cgi component, especially if internet-facing. The bundle does not provide vendor, version, CPE, or deployment details. Prioritize urgently only if query.cgi is still exposed, especially on internet-facing systems. Otherwise treat this as a legacy hygiene issue requiring verification and cleanup. Mitigation focus: Identify whether any AltaVista query.cgi deployment still exists.; Consult vendor or archived advisory guidance for supported remediation.; Decommission obsolete AltaVista search components where possible..

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