MEDIUM
CVE-2001-0834
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 6, 2001· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2001-0834 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (22)
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http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000429Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-080Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000429Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2001-0834
CVSS Score6.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 6, 2001
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2001-0834 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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