CVE-1999-0730 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 4 Jan 2000 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks in the zsoelim program, 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-1999-0730?

CVE-1999-0730 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, 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 zsoelim program in the Debian man-db package allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0730?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Debian Debian Linux.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0730?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0730 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-1999-0730 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0730 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-9cm4-vwcc-jvg8.