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

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.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203