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CWE
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CVE-2000-0005

First published: Sat Jan 02 1999(Updated: )

HP-UX aserver program allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HPE HP-UX=9.08
HPE HP-UX=10.30
HPE HP-UX=9.06
HPE HP-UX=9.04
HPE HP-UX=9.10
HPE HP-UX=10.01
HPE HP-UX=7.04
HPE HP-UX=10.00
HPE HP-UX=9.03
HPE HP-UX=8.08
HPE HP-UX=8.04
HPE HP-UX=10.34
HPE HP-UX=11.00
HPE HP-UX=8.09
HPE HP-UX=8.01
HPE HP-UX=7.00
HPE HP-UX=10.24
HPE HP-UX=8.07
HPE HP-UX=9.00
HPE HP-UX=9.09
HPE HP-UX=7.06
HPE HP-UX=8.00
HPE HP-UX=10.08
HPE HP-UX=9.05
HPE HP-UX=8.06
HPE HP-UX=10.20
HPE HP-UX=8.05
HPE HP-UX=9.07
HPE HP-UX=9.01
HPE HP-UX=8.02
HPE HP-UX=7.08
HPE HP-UX=10.09
HPE HP-UX=7.02
HPE HP-UX=10.10
HPE HP-UX=10.16
HP Advanced Server 9000
HP 9000=7_800

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-0005?

    CVE-2000-0005 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-0005?

    To fix CVE-2000-0005, apply the latest security patches provided by HPE for affected HP-UX versions.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2000-0005?

    CVE-2000-0005 affects local users on systems running vulnerable versions of HP-UX.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2000-0005 involve?

    CVE-2000-0005 involves a symlink attack, allowing local users to exploit the vulnerability for privilege escalation.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2000-0005?

    Exploiting CVE-2000-0005 could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges, compromising the security of the system.

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