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CVE-2003-0832: Directory traversal vulnerability in webfs before 1.20 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ..

Directory traversal vulnerability in webfs before 1.20 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in a Hostname header.

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CVE-2003-0832 is an old webfs directory traversal flaw. A remote attacker could use crafted Hostname header input containing parent-directory sequences to read files outside the intended web root. Business impact depends on whether any legacy webfs instance before 1.20 is still exposed. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems running webfs before 1.20, especially internet-facing deployments or old Debian-derived hosts. The bundle does not identify modern affected products, maintained forks, or specific package versions beyond the pre-1.20 boundary. Treat as a targeted legacy exposure issue. Prioritize rapid inventory and remediation for any exposed webfs before 1.20 because the impact is file disclosure, but do not assume active exploitation from the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade webfs to version 1.20 or a vendor-supported patched package.; Review Debian DSA-392 for distribution-specific package guidance.; Remove or isolate any legacy webfs service that cannot be patched..

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