What is the severity of CVE-2000-0080?

CVE-2000-0080 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file overwrite by users.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0080?

To fix CVE-2000-0080, ensure that proper permissions and access controls are set on sensitive files to prevent unauthorized symlink creation.

Who is affected by CVE-2000-0080?

CVE-2000-0080 affects users running IBM AIX version 4.3.2.

What is a symlink attack in CVE-2000-0080?

A symlink attack in CVE-2000-0080 occurs when a local user creates a symbolic link to overwrite a file that they should not have permission to modify.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2000-0080?

A potential workaround for CVE-2000-0080 is to regularly monitor file permissions and restrict access to sensitive directories.

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CVE-2000-0080

low

2.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

10/1/2000

22/1/2001

20/11/2024

CVE-2000-0080

First published: Mon Jan 10 2000(Updated: )

AIX techlibss allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM AIX	=4.3.2
	=4.3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0080?
CVE-2000-0080 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file overwrite by users.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0080?
To fix CVE-2000-0080, ensure that proper permissions and access controls are set on sensitive files to prevent unauthorized symlink creation.
Who is affected by CVE-2000-0080?
CVE-2000-0080 affects users running IBM AIX version 4.3.2.
What is a symlink attack in CVE-2000-0080?
A symlink attack in CVE-2000-0080 occurs when a local user creates a symbolic link to overwrite a file that they should not have permission to modify.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2000-0080?
A potential workaround for CVE-2000-0080 is to regularly monitor file permissions and restrict access to sensitive directories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0080?
CVE-2000-0080 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file overwrite by users.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0080?
To fix CVE-2000-0080, ensure that proper permissions and access controls are set on sensitive files to prevent unauthorized symlink creation.
Who is affected by CVE-2000-0080?
CVE-2000-0080 affects users running IBM AIX version 4.3.2.
What is a symlink attack in CVE-2000-0080?
A symlink attack in CVE-2000-0080 occurs when a local user creates a symbolic link to overwrite a file that they should not have permission to modify.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2000-0080?
A potential workaround for CVE-2000-0080 is to regularly monitor file permissions and restrict access to sensitive directories.