CVE-2000-0173: Medium severity SCO UnixWare vulnerability
Vulnerability in the EELS system in SCO UnixWare 7.1.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Remove
Remove
Xinuos UnixWare EELS systemfrom your environment.If the EELS component is not required, uninstall or remove the EELS system from affected hosts to eliminate the vulnerability exposure.
- Configuration
Disable the EELS service on affected UnixWare 7.1.x systems until a vendor-provided fix is available.
EELS system (SCO UnixWare 7.1.x) enabled = false - Compensating control
Restrict network access to hosts running the EELS service (block access from untrusted networks and allow only trusted management IPs) using firewall rules, network ACLs, or segmentation to prevent remote exploitation.
- Operational
Monitor Xinuos/SCO vendor advisories for an official patch or remediation and apply any provided fixes immediately; follow incident response procedures if denial-of-service activity is observed.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0173?
CVE-2000-0173 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0173?
To fix CVE-2000-0173, apply the latest patches provided by SCO for UnixWare 7.1 and 7.1.1.
What systems are affected by CVE-2000-0173?
CVE-2000-0173 affects SCO UnixWare versions 7.1 and 7.1.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2000-0173 allow?
CVE-2000-0173 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2000-0173?
There are no widely available workarounds for CVE-2000-0173, so patching is recommended.