What is the severity of CVE-2000-0494?

CVE-2000-0494 has a high severity level due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary commands.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0494?

To fix CVE-2000-0494, ensure that the .server_pids file is not world writable by changing its permissions.

Which versions of Veritas Volume Manager are affected by CVE-2000-0494?

CVE-2000-0494 affects Symantec Veritas Volume Manager versions 3.0.2, 3.0.3, and 3.0.4.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-0494?

CVE-2000-0494 is a local file permission vulnerability that allows for command injection.

Can CVE-2000-0494 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2000-0494 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2000-0494

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

16/6/2000

13/10/2000

8/8/2024

CVE-2000-0494

First published: Fri Jun 16 2000(Updated: )

Veritas Volume Manager creates a world writable .server_pids file, which allows local users to add arbitrary commands into the file, which is then executed by the vmsa_server script.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Symantec Veritas Volume Manager	=3.0.2
Symantec Veritas Volume Manager	=3.0.3
Symantec Veritas Volume Manager	=3.0.4

Remedy

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0151.html

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1356

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0494?
CVE-2000-0494 has a high severity level due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0494?
To fix CVE-2000-0494, ensure that the .server_pids file is not world writable by changing its permissions.
Which versions of Veritas Volume Manager are affected by CVE-2000-0494?
CVE-2000-0494 affects Symantec Veritas Volume Manager versions 3.0.2, 3.0.3, and 3.0.4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-0494?
CVE-2000-0494 is a local file permission vulnerability that allows for command injection.
Can CVE-2000-0494 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2000-0494 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0494?
CVE-2000-0494 has a high severity level due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0494?
To fix CVE-2000-0494, ensure that the .server_pids file is not world writable by changing its permissions.
Which versions of Veritas Volume Manager are affected by CVE-2000-0494?
CVE-2000-0494 affects Symantec Veritas Volume Manager versions 3.0.2, 3.0.3, and 3.0.4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-0494?
CVE-2000-0494 is a local file permission vulnerability that allows for command injection.
Can CVE-2000-0494 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2000-0494 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.