CVE-1999-0836 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can modify arbitrary files on UnixWare systems via a symlink attack in the uidadmin utility.
- 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-1999-0836?
CVE-1999-0836 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Sco Unixware, published on 2 Jun 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
UnixWare uidadmin allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0836?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sco Unixware.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0836?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0836 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-1999-0836 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0836 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Sco Unixware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7fhw-cm9m-7vr5.