CVE-1999-0474 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can access arbitrary files outside the user's personal directory in the ICQ Webserver via path traversal.
- 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-1999-0474?
CVE-1999-0474 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 ICQ Webserver allows remote attackers to use .. to access arbitrary files outside of the user's personal directory.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0474?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mirabilis Icq.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0474?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0474 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-1999-0474 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0474 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xr9p-qj4x-c6c7.