CVE-1999-0322 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

Local attackers can exploit the open() function to write to arbitrary files on FreeBSD systems.

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-1999-0322?

CVE-1999-0322 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Freebsd Freebsd, published on 4 Jan 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The open() function in FreeBSD allows local attackers to write to arbitrary files.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0322?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Freebsd Freebsd.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0322?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0322 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-1999-0322 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0322 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-5f3f-gp5f-2x6p.

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