CVE-2001-0068 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read files outside the applet context via malicious applets in Mac OS Runtime for Java, requiring user interaction to load the applet.
- 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-2001-0068?
CVE-2001-0068 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Feb 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
Mac OS Runtime for Java (MRJ) 2.2.3 allows remote attackers to use malicious applets to read files outside of the CODEBASE context via the ARCHIVE applet parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0068?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os Runtime for Java.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0068?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0068 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-2001-0068 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0068 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g2qx-p2rm-qq6g.