CVE-2003-0679 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can truncate or overwrite files in the SGI IRIX libcpr library, compromising data integrity.
- 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-2003-0679?
CVE-2003-0679 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Sgi Irix, published on 15 Aug 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Unknown vulnerability in the libcpr library for the Checkpoint/Restart (cpr) system on SGI IRIX 6.5.21f and earlier allows local users to truncate or overwrite certain files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0679?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sgi Irix.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0679?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0679 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-2003-0679 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0679 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sgi Irix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f2fr-mhhc-gjhx.