CVE-2000-0215: High severity SCO UnixWare vulnerability
Vulnerability in SCO cu program in UnixWare 7.x allows local users to gain privileges.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Remove
Remove
xinuos/unixware/cufrom your environment.Uninstall or remove the SCO 'cu' program from affected UnixWare 7.x systems if it is not required.
- Configuration
Restrict execution of the 'cu' binary to administrative accounts only or remove execute permissions for non-privileged users via filesystem permissions or ACLs.
Xinuos UnixWare 'cu' program executable/access = disabled for non-privileged users - Compensating control
Enforce least-privilege for local accounts and restrict untrusted users from accessing or executing privileged utilities (use host-based access controls, PAM, or file ACLs) until an official vendor fix is available.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0215?
CVE-2000-0215 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0215?
To resolve CVE-2000-0215, update to the latest patches for UnixWare versions 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, or 7.1.1.
Who is affected by CVE-2000-0215?
CVE-2000-0215 affects local users of Xinuos UnixWare versions 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, and 7.1.1.
What type of systems are impacted by CVE-2000-0215?
CVE-2000-0215 impacts UnixWare 7.x systems by allowing local users to gain elevated privileges.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2000-0215?
There is no documented workaround for CVE-2000-0215; applying patches is the recommended action.