CVE-2000-0915: Medium severity FreeBSD FreeBSD vulnerability
Published Dec 19, 2000
·Updated
fingerd in FreeBSD 4.1.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the target file name instead of a regular user name.
Affected Software
1 affected component
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.1.1-release
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 19, 2000
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 22, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0915?
CVE-2000-0915 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized file access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0915?
To fix CVE-2000-0915, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of FreeBSD that does not have this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2000-0915?
CVE-2000-0915 specifically affects FreeBSD version 4.1.1 release.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-0915?
CVE-2000-0915 is a file access vulnerability that allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
5
Can CVE-2000-0915 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2000-0915 can be exploited remotely by attackers who can input a target file name instead of a user name.