7.2
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2000-0728

First published: Fri Oct 13 2000(Updated: )

xpdf PDF viewer client earlier than 0.91 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Xpdf=0.90

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-0728?

    CVE-2000-0728 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-0728?

    To fix CVE-2000-0728, upgrade the xpdf PDF viewer to version 0.91 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2000-0728?

    CVE-2000-0728 affects local users utilizing xpdf version 0.90 and earlier.

  • What type of attack is demonstrated by CVE-2000-0728?

    CVE-2000-0728 demonstrates a symlink attack vulnerability.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2000-0728?

    Exploiting CVE-2000-0728 can lead to unauthorized file modifications on the affected system.

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