CVE-2001-0079 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on the tool_stat.txt log file in HP-UX Support Tools Manager.
- 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-2001-0079?
CVE-2001-0079 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Feb 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Support Tools Manager (STM) A.22.00 for HP-UX allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the tool_stat.txt log file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0079?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Support Tools Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0079?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0079 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-2001-0079 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0079 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p6wx-mvrf-wjw5.