SB1997090101 - Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Linux kernel
Published: September 1, 1997
Security Bulletin ID
SB1997090101
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') (CVE-ID: CVE-1999-0183)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.
Linux implementations of TFTP would allow access to files outside the restricted directory.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.