HTTP: .htaccess Probe
This signature detects probes for the .htaccess file, used by the Apache Web server for configuration directives. Attackers can be attempting to gain access to the Web server.
Extended Description
The default configuration of Cobalt Raq2 and Raq3 servers allows remote access to .htaccess files. This could lead to unauthorized retrieval of username and password information for restricted portions of a website hosted on the server.
Affected Products
Cobalt raq
Short Name
HTTP:INFO-LEAK:HTACCESS
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
.htaccess CVE-2000-0234 Probe bid:1083
Release Date
04/22/2003
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Sun
Cobalt
CVSS Score
5.0