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CVE-2000-0972

5.5 · MEDIUM

HP-UX 11.00 crontab allows local users to read arbitrary files via the -e option by creating a symlink to the target file during the crontab session, quitting the session, and reading the error mes…

Published Dec 19, 2000hpCWE-59EPSS 1.28%

Overview

CVE-2000-0972 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting hp hp-ux. It was published on December 19, 2000 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

HP-UX 11.00 crontab allows local users to read arbitrary files via the -e option by creating a symlink to the target file during the crontab session, quitting the session, and reading the error messages that crontab generates.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update hp-ux 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/2000-10/0317.htmlRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5410Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0317.htmlRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5410

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0972?

CVE-2000-0972 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting hp hp-ux. It was published on December 19, 2000 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2000-0972?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-0972?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update hp-ux 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-2000-0972?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2000-0972 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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