CVE-2001-0809 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 22 Nov 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local users can overwrite arbitrary files on HP-UX systems running SAMBA as a print server due to improper resource handling.

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-2001-0809?

CVE-2001-0809 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 22 Nov 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in CIFS/9000 Server (SAMBA) A.01.06 and earlier in HP-UX 11.0 and 11.11, when configured as a print server, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files by modifying certain resources.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0809?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Hp-Ux.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0809?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0809 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-2001-0809 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0809 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Hp Hp-Ux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m5f2-cr33-6jvp.