CVE-2001-0132 Path traversal in n/a

Low 1.2 Published 14 Feb 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files during uninstallation via symlink attacks, requiring local access to the server.

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-2001-0132?

CVE-2001-0132 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Feb 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Interscan VirusWall 3.6.x and earlier follows symbolic links when uninstalling the product, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0132?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trend Micro Interscan Viruswall.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0132?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0132 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-2001-0132 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0132 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rfpf-v3rv-g8rx.