CVE-2000-0348: Critical severity SCO UnixWare vulnerability
Published Mar 12, 2001
·Updated
A vulnerability in the Sendmail configuration file sendmail.cf as installed in SCO UnixWare 7.1.0 and earlier allows an attacker to gain root privileges.
Affected Software
1 affected component
SCO UnixWare<=7.1.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 12, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
May 7, 2001
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-2000-0348?
CVE-2000-0348 is considered critical due to the potential for attackers to gain root privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0348?
To fix CVE-2000-0348, update your SCO UnixWare installation to a version later than 7.1.0.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2000-0348?
CVE-2000-0348 affects users of SCO UnixWare 7.1.0 and earlier versions.
4
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2000-0348?
If exploited, CVE-2000-0348 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, compromising the system's security.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2000-0348 if I cannot update immediately?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2000-0348 may involve restricting access to the sendmail configuration file, but updating the software is highly recommended for complete protection.