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Vulnerability Assessment Details

htdig

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks if htdig is vulnerable

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment
The 'htsearch' CGI,
which is part of the htdig package, permits
a malicious user to view any file on the target
computer.

Solution : Upgrade to a newer version (3.1.5 or newer)
available at http://www.htdig.org
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 867, 1026

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2000 Renaud Deraison

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