CVE-2000-0702 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.2 Published 22 Jan 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks in the HP-UX net.init script, 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-2000-0702?

CVE-2000-0702 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 22 Jan 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The net.init rc script in HP-UX 11.00 (S008net.init) allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack that points from /tmp/stcp.conf to the targeted file.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0702?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Hp-Ux.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0702?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0702 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-2000-0702 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0702 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-225c-mv8x-h9xj.