CVE-2000-0375 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 7 May 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can modify arbitrary files by exploiting symbolic link handling during core dump creation in the FreeBSD kernel.

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-2000-0375?

CVE-2000-0375 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Freebsd Freebsd, published on 7 May 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The kernel in FreeBSD 3.2 follows symbolic links when it creates core dump files, which allows local attackers to modify arbitrary files.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0375?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Freebsd Freebsd.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0375?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0375 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-2000-0375 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0375 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Freebsd Freebsd vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wqf6-fx9r-6p5h.