CVE-2000-0798: Critical severity sgi irix vulnerability
Published Sep 21, 2000
·Updated
The truncate function in IRIX 6.x does not properly check for privileges when the file is in the xfs file system, which allows local users to delete the contents of arbitrary files.
Affected Software
3 affected components
SGI IRIX=6.2
SGI IRIX=6.3
SGI IRIX=6.4
Event History
Sep 21, 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-2000-0798?
CVE-2000-0798 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to delete file contents.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0798?
To fix CVE-2000-0798, ensure that the system is patched to the latest release or apply any security updates provided by SGI.
3
Which versions of SGI IRIX are affected by CVE-2000-0798?
CVE-2000-0798 affects SGI IRIX versions 6.2, 6.3, and 6.4.
4
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2000-0798?
Exploiting CVE-2000-0798 allows local users to delete the contents of arbitrary files, compromising data integrity.
5
Is CVE-2000-0798 a network vulnerability?
No, CVE-2000-0798 is a local vulnerability, meaning it requires local access to the affected system to exploit.