CVE-2000-0638 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 13 Oct 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via path traversal in the HOSTSVC parameter of Big Brother monitoring software.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2000-0638?

CVE-2000-0638 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

bb-hostsvc.sh in Big Brother 1.4h1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack on the HOSTSVC parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0638?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sean Macguire Big Brother.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0638?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0638 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-2000-0638 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0638 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3rjv-37hg-wc7j.