CVE-1999-0864 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can modify arbitrary files via symlink attacks on core dump files in UnixWare systems.
- 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-1999-0864?
CVE-1999-0864 is a high-severity 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 programs that dump core allow a local user to modify files via a symlink attack on the ./core.pid file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0864?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sco Unixware.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0864?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0864 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-1999-0864 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0864 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Sco Unixware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2xg7-gh44-f87f.