CVE-1999-0399 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit improper file name filtering in the DCC server command to place malicious files and potentially execute commands.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0399?
CVE-1999-0399 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Feb 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The DCC server command in the Mirc 5.5 client doesn't filter characters from file names properly, allowing remote attackers to place a malicious file in a different location, possibly allowing the attacker to execute commands.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0399?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Khaled Mardam-Bey Mirc.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0399?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0399 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-1999-0399 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0399 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mcv3-c4v3-2pf4.