CVE-2000-0078

Name: CVE-2000-0078
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-01-02T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0078 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The June 1999 version of the HP-UX aserver program allows local users to gain privileges by specifying an alternate PATH which aserver uses to find the awk command.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The June 1999 version of the HP-UX aserver program allows local users to gain privileges by specifying an alternate PATH which aserver uses to find the awk command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Hp-Ux	10
Hp	Hp-Ux	11

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 2, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0078?

The June 1999 version of the HP-UX aserver program allows local users to gain privileges by specifying an alternate PATH which aserver uses to find the awk command.

How severe is CVE-2000-0078?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0078 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0078?

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Source: NVD / NIST