What is the severity of CVE-2000-0078?

CVE-2000-0078 has a medium severity rating as it allows local users to escalate privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0078?

To fix CVE-2000-0078, ensure that proper permissions are set on the aserver program and restrict the PATH variable usage.

Which versions of HP-UX are affected by CVE-2000-0078?

CVE-2000-0078 affects HP-UX versions 10 and 11.

What is the impact of CVE-2000-0078?

The impact of CVE-2000-0078 is that local users can gain unauthorized privileges on the system.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2000-0078?

A potential workaround for CVE-2000-0078 is to avoid using the aserver program if the risk cannot be mitigated.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2000-0078

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

2/1/2000

4/2/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-2000-0078

First published: Sun Jan 02 2000(Updated: )

The June 1999 version of the HP-UX aserver program allows local users to gain privileges by specifying an alternate PATH which aserver uses to find the awk command.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HPE HP-UX	=10
HPE HP-UX	=11

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0078?
CVE-2000-0078 has a medium severity rating as it allows local users to escalate privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0078?
To fix CVE-2000-0078, ensure that proper permissions are set on the aserver program and restrict the PATH variable usage.
Which versions of HP-UX are affected by CVE-2000-0078?
CVE-2000-0078 affects HP-UX versions 10 and 11.
What is the impact of CVE-2000-0078?
The impact of CVE-2000-0078 is that local users can gain unauthorized privileges on the system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2000-0078?
A potential workaround for CVE-2000-0078 is to avoid using the aserver program if the risk cannot be mitigated.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0078?
CVE-2000-0078 has a medium severity rating as it allows local users to escalate privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0078?
To fix CVE-2000-0078, ensure that proper permissions are set on the aserver program and restrict the PATH variable usage.
Which versions of HP-UX are affected by CVE-2000-0078?
CVE-2000-0078 affects HP-UX versions 10 and 11.
What is the impact of CVE-2000-0078?
The impact of CVE-2000-0078 is that local users can gain unauthorized privileges on the system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2000-0078?
A potential workaround for CVE-2000-0078 is to avoid using the aserver program if the risk cannot be mitigated.