CVE-2000-1074: Critical severity Netscape Iplanet Ical vulnerability
csstart program in iCal 2.1 Patch 2 uses relative pathnames to install the libsocket and libnsl libraries, which could allow the icsuser account to gain root privileges by creating a Trojan Horse library in the current or parent directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-1074?
CVE-2000-1074 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to potential root privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1074?
To fix CVE-2000-1074, ensure that you upgrade to a version of iCal that does not utilize relative pathnames for library installations.
What software is affected by CVE-2000-1074?
CVE-2000-1074 specifically affects Netscape iPlanet iCal version 2.1 Patch 2.
Is CVE-2000-1074 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2000-1074 is a local vulnerability that requires access to the affected system to exploit.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2000-1074?
The potential consequence of CVE-2000-1074 includes unauthorized root access to the system via Trojan Horse libraries.