CVE-2000-0799 Path traversal in n/a

Low 3.7 Published Updated

Local attackers can escalate privileges via symlink attacks on temporary files in the InPerson application of SGI IRIX.

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-2000-0799?

CVE-2000-0799 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Sgi Irix, published on 18 Sep 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

inpview in InPerson in SGI IRIX 5.3 through IRIX 6.5.10 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on the .ilmpAAA temporary file.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0799?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sgi Irix.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0799?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0799 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-2000-0799 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0799 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-f936-2fxc-65q4.

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