CVE-2001-0384 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can corrupt arbitrary files via a symlink attack in the ppd utility of Reliant Sinix.
- 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-2001-0384?
CVE-2001-0384 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 May 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ppd in Reliant Sinix allows local users to corrupt arbitrary files via a symlink attack in the /tmp/ppd.trace file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0384?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Siemens Reliant Unix.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0384?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0384 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-2001-0384 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0384 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8377-ghcg-3gw2.