CVE-2000-0466: High severity IBM AIX vulnerability
Published Jun 20, 2000
·Updated
AIX cdmount allows local users to gain root privileges via shell metacharacters.
Affected Software
3 affected components
IBM AIX=4.3.2
IBM AIX=4.3
IBM AIX=4.3.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jun 20, 2000
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Oct 13, 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-2000-0466?
CVE-2000-0466 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain root privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0466?
To fix CVE-2000-0466, apply the latest patches for IBM AIX to mitigate the vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2000-0466?
CVE-2000-0466 affects local users on IBM AIX versions 4.3, 4.3.1, and 4.3.2.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-0466?
CVE-2000-0466 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2000-0466 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2000-0466 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.