CVE-2000-0930 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files by tricking users into clicking a malicious mailto link with a file switch.
- 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-2000-0930?
CVE-2000-0930 is a medium-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
Pegasus Mail 3.12 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an embedded URL that calls the mailto: protocol with a -F switch.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0930?
It affects 1 product.
Products include David Harris Pegasus Mail.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0930?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0930 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-2000-0930 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0930 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mfc8-35qf-6x9f.