CVE-1999-0498 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can access sensitive files like password files because the TFTP server is not restricted to a specific directory.
- 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-1999-0498?
CVE-1999-0498 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Feb 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
TFTP is not running in a restricted directory, allowing a remote attacker to access sensitive information such as password files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0498?
How do I fix CVE-1999-0498?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0498 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-1999-0498 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0498 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fq3j-22xf-84fq.