CVE-2000-0336 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can modify arbitrary files via symlink attacks in OpenLDAP, 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-2000-0336?
CVE-2000-0336 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, published on 12 Jul 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Linux OpenLDAP server allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0336?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, Openldap Openldap, Redhat Linux, Turbolinux Turbolinux.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0336?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0336 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-2000-0336 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0336 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7rcw-76jx-qx7m.