CVE-1999-0371 Path traversal in n/a
A local attacker can overwrite sensitive files via symlink attacks in the /tmp directory, 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-1999-0371?
CVE-1999-0371 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, 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
Lynx allows a local user to overwrite sensitive files through /tmp symlinks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0371?
It affects 1 product.
Products include University of Kansas Lynx.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0371?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0371 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-1999-0371 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0371 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x86r-g876-f4fv.