CVE-1999-0308 Path traversal in n/a
Local users can modify arbitrary files via the gwind program, potentially compromising system integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0308?
CVE-1999-0308 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 29 Sep 1999. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
HP-UX gwind program allows users to modify arbitrary files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0308?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Hp-Ux.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0308?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0308 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-1999-0308 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0308 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Hp Hp-Ux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6f9m-5fvq-hr25.