CVE-1999-0175 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on the Novell web server via the convert.bas program.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0175?
CVE-1999-0175 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Sep 1999. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The convert.bas program in the Novell web server allows a remote attackers to read any file on the system that is internally accessible by the web server.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0175?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Web Server.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0175?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0175 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-1999-0175 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0175 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g2vw-843m-4hr9.