CVE-2000-1072: High severity Netscape Iplanet Ical vulnerability

Published Dec 11, 2000
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Updated

iCal 2.1 Patch 2 installs many files with world-writeable permissions, which allows local users to modify the iCal configuration and execute arbitrary commands by replacing the iplncal.sh program with a Trojan horse.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Netscape Iplanet Ical=2.1-patch2

Event History

Dec 11, 2000
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jan 22, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1072?

CVE-2000-1072 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2000-1072?

To fix CVE-2000-1072, you should change the permissions of the affected files to ensure they are not world-writeable.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2000-1072?

CVE-2000-1072 affects users of iCal 2.1 Patch 2, specifically those who have installed it with its default configuration.

4

What types of attacks can be performed due to CVE-2000-1072?

Exploiting CVE-2000-1072 allows local users to modify iCal's configuration and potentially launch Trojan horse attacks.

5

Can CVE-2000-1072 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2000-1072 is a local vulnerability that requires physical or local access to the affected system.

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