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CVE-2000-0494

7.2 · HIGH

Veritas Volume Manager creates a world writable .server_pids file, which allows local users to add arbitrary commands into the file, which is then executed by the vmsa_server script.

Published Jun 16, 2000symantec_veritasEPSS 0.94%

Overview

CVE-2000-0494 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec_veritas volume_manager. It was published on June 16, 2000 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Veritas Volume Manager creates a world writable .server_pids file, which allows local users to add arbitrary commands into the file, which is then executed by the vmsa_server script.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec_veritas. Update volume_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0151.htmlRefseer.support.veritas.com/tnotes/volumeman/230053.htmRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/1356Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0151.htmlRefseer.support.veritas.com/tnotes/volumeman/230053.htmRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/1356

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0494?

CVE-2000-0494 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec_veritas volume_manager. It was published on June 16, 2000 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2000-0494?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-0494?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec_veritas. Update volume_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2000-0494?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2000-0494 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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