CVE-1999-0803 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks in the AIX eNetwork Firewall fwluser script.
- 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-1999-0803?
CVE-1999-0803 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Apr 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The fwluser script in AIX eNetwork Firewall allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0803?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix Enetwork Firewall.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0803?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0803 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-1999-0803 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0803 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-59f5-phf9-mq45.