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CVE-2002-1042: Directory traversal vulnerability in search engine for iPlanet web server 6.0 SP2 and 4.1 SP9, and Netscape...

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.

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This older vulnerability lets a remote user read files from affected Windows web servers through the server search feature. The business risk is mainly legacy exposure: if any listed iPlanet or Netscape Enterprise Server remains internet-reachable, sensitive local files could be disclosed. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Windows deployments running the named iPlanet or Netscape Enterprise Server versions with the search engine reachable by remote users. Prioritize if legacy iPlanet or Netscape web servers still exist, especially internet-facing Windows systems. If none are present, no direct exposure is indicated by the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Inventory for the named iPlanet and Netscape Enterprise Server versions on Windows.; Remove, disable, or restrict the vulnerable search feature where still present.; Retire or migrate unsupported legacy web server deployments..

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