CVE-2000-0715 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 21 Sep 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks in the DiskCheck script, 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-2000-0715?

CVE-2000-0715 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Conectiva Linux, published on 21 Sep 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

DiskCheck script diskcheck.pl in Red Hat Linux 6.2 allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

Weakness: CWE-59

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0715?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Conectiva Linux, Kirk Bauer Diskcheck.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0715?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0715 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-2000-0715 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0715 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-gh68-vx3r-mw6g.