CVE-2000-0679 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 22 Jan 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

A malicious CVS server can force the client to create arbitrary files via trusted pathnames, requiring user interaction to connect.

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-2000-0679?

CVE-2000-0679 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2001. 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

The CVS 1.10.8 client trusts pathnames that are provided by the CVS server, which allows the server to force the client to create arbitrary files.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0679?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cvs Cvs.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0679?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0679 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-2000-0679 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0679 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xvg2-gfxv-qc4c.