CVE-2000-0890: Low severity FreeBSD FreeBSD vulnerability
Published Feb 16, 2001
·Updated
periodic in FreeBSD 4.1.1 and earlier, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Affected Software
1 affected component
FreeBSD FreeBSD=6.2-stable
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 16, 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-2000-0890?
CVE-2000-0890 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local file overwrites.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0890?
To fix CVE-2000-0890, it is recommended to update to a patched version of FreeBSD that addresses the symlink vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2000-0890?
CVE-2000-0890 affects local users of FreeBSD 4.1.1 and earlier, as well as possibly other operating systems.
4
What does CVE-2000-0890 exploit?
CVE-2000-0890 exploits symlink vulnerabilities that allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
5
Is CVE-2000-0890 still a concern in newer versions of FreeBSD?
No, CVE-2000-0890 has been addressed in later versions of FreeBSD, so upgrading is crucial for security.