CVE-1999-0988 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can read arbitrary files on UnixWare systems via a symlink attack in the pkgtrans 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-1999-0988?
CVE-1999-0988 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Sco Unixware, 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
UnixWare pkgtrans allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0988?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sco Unixware.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0988?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0988 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-1999-0988 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0988 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Sco Unixware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wjmv-3x5x-4vh5.