CVE-2000-0537 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.2 Published 13 Oct 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can append data to arbitrary files via the BRUEXECLOG environment variable, potentially compromising system integrity.

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-2000-0537?

CVE-2000-0537 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

BRU backup software allows local users to append data to arbitrary files by specifying an alternate configuration file with the BRUEXECLOG environmental variable.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0537?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tolis Group Bru.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0537?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0537 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-2000-0537 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0537 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q4v2-vr66-2qp6.