CVE-1999-1244 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can modify arbitrary files via symlink attacks on saved output files in IPFilter.
- 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-1999-1244?
CVE-1999-1244 is a high-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
IPFilter 3.2.3 through 3.2.10 allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the saved output file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1244?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Darren Reed Ipfilter.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1244?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1244 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-1999-1244 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1244 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4rc3-c847-cjgp.