CVE-1999-0957 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can modify arbitrary files via symlink attacks in the MajorCool mj_key_cache program.
- 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-1999-0957?
CVE-1999-0957 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
MajorCool mj_key_cache program allows local users to modify files via a symlink attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0957?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Great Circle Associates Majorcool.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0957?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0957 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-1999-0957 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0957 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j8wr-3p25-cjqp.