CVE-2000-0224: Low severity SCO UnixWare vulnerability

Published Feb 15, 2000
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Updated

ARCserve agent in SCO UnixWare 7.x allows local attackers to gain root privileges via a symlink attack.

Affected Software

2 affected components
SCO UnixWare=7.1
SCO UnixWare=7.1.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove ARCserve agent (SCO UnixWare 7.x) from your environment.

    Uninstall the ARCserve agent from SCO UnixWare 7.x systems if it is not required. The agent is vulnerable to a local symlink attack that can allow privilege escalation to root.

Event History

Feb 15, 2000
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 10, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0224?

CVE-2000-0224 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local attackers to gain root privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2000-0224?

To mitigate CVE-2000-0224, ensure that the ARCserve agent is upgraded to a version that is not vulnerable to symlink attacks.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2000-0224?

CVE-2000-0224 affects users of SCO UnixWare versions 7.1 and 7.1.1 that have the ARCserve agent installed.

4

Can CVE-2000-0224 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2000-0224 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

5

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2000-0224?

CVE-2000-0224 is associated with a symlink attack that can be used to elevate privileges.

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