CVE-2000-0303 Path traversal in n/a
Malicious server operators can read or modify client files via path traversal, requiring users to connect to a hostile server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0303?
CVE-2000-0303 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jul 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Quake3 Arena allows malicious server operators to read or modify files on a client via a dot dot (..) attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0303?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Id Software Quake 3 Arena.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0303?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0303 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-2000-0303 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0303 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mcwg-hqg6-x568.