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Advisory Published
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CVE-2000-1073

First published: Mon Dec 11 2000(Updated: )

csstart program in iCal 2.1 Patch 2 searches for the cshttpd program in the current working directory, which allows local users to gain root privileges by creating a Trojan Horse cshttpd program in a directory and calling csstart from that directory.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Netscape Iplanet Ical=2.1-patch2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-1073?

    CVE-2000-1073 has a severity rating that indicates it can allow local users to gain root privileges, which is considered critical.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-1073?

    To fix CVE-2000-1073, update to a newer version of iCal that does not contain this vulnerability or restrict access to the csstart program.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2000-1073?

    CVE-2000-1073 affects users of Netscape iPlanet iCal version 2.1 Patch 2.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2000-1073 enable?

    CVE-2000-1073 enables local users to perform a privilege escalation attack by creating a malicious cshttpd program.

  • Is CVE-2000-1073 a remote or local vulnerability?

    CVE-2000-1073 is a local vulnerability, as it requires an attacker to have local access to the system.

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