CVE-1999-1227 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on packet capture files in Ethereal.
- 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-1999-1227?
CVE-1999-1227 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Ethereal Group Ethereal, 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
Ethereal allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the packet capture file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1227?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ethereal Group Ethereal.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1227?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1227 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-1999-1227 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1227 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ethereal Group Ethereal
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fx42-9wp5-842h.