CVE-2000-0080 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 22 Jan 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks in AIX techlibss, requiring local access to exploit.

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-2000-0080?

CVE-2000-0080 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 22 Jan 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

AIX techlibss allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0080?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Aix.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0080?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0080 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-2000-0080 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0080 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-c9j2-8536-x27c.