CVE-1999-1221 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can modify arbitrary files via symlink attacks on the dxchpwd.log file in Digital Unix.
- 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-1999-1221?
CVE-1999-1221 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
dxchpwd in Digital Unix (OSF/1) 3.x allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the dxchpwd.log file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1221?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Digital Unix.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1221?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1221 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-1999-1221 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1221 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h3fg-8cfw-765c.