CVE-2001-0834: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2001-0834: htsearch CGI program in htdig (ht://Dig) 3.1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to use the -c option to...

htsearch CGI program in htdig (ht://Dig) 3.1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to use the -c option to specify an alternate configuration file, which could be used to (1) cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by specifying a large file such as /dev/zero, or (2) read arbitrary files by uploading an alternate configuration file that specifies the target file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 04:37 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2001-0834 affects the htsearch CGI program in ht://Dig 3.1.5 and earlier. A remote attacker could make the CGI use an alternate configuration file, potentially causing denial of service or exposing server files. This mainly matters for legacy websites still running ht://Dig search endpoints. Exposure is most likely on old Unix/Linux web servers that still publish ht://Dig htsearch as a CGI program. Modern environments are less likely affected unless they retained legacy site-search components. Prioritize remediation if any public-facing legacy search endpoint still uses ht://Dig. The business risk is disclosure of server files or service degradation from a decades-old, publicly documented CGI flaw. Mitigation focus: Inventory web servers for ht://Dig htsearch CGI exposure.; Consult the relevant OS or vendor advisory for fixed packages.; Remove or disable public htsearch CGI if it is no longer needed..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 07:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 9, 2002, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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htdig-htsearch-retrieve-files(7263)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
htdig-htsearch-infinite-loop(7262)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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