CVE-1999-0857 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 4 Feb 2000 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Local attackers can modify arbitrary files via symlink attacks in the FreeBSD gdc program, requiring local access.

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-1999-0857?

CVE-1999-0857 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Freebsd Freebsd, published on 4 Feb 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

FreeBSD gdc program allows local users to modify files via a symlink attack.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0857?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Freebsd Freebsd.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0857?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0857 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-1999-0857 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0857 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-p372-4582-3p84.