CVE-2000-0210 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can modify arbitrary files via symlink following in the lit program of Sun Flex License Manager.
- 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-2000-0210?
CVE-2000-0210 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Apr 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The lit program in Sun Flex License Manager (FlexLM) follows symlinks, which allows local users to modify arbitrary files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0210?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sun Workshop.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0210?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0210 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-2000-0210 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0210 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wgx9-jc59-6fmq.