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CVE-2000-0579

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

Last modified

CVE-2000-0579 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IRIX crontab creates temporary files with predictable file names and with the umask of the user, which could allow local users to modify another user's crontab file as it is being edited.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IRIX crontab creates temporary files with predictable file names and with the umask of the user, which could allow local users to modify another user's crontab file as it is being edited.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.34%

26.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SgiIrix6.3
SgiIrix6.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0579?
IRIX crontab creates temporary files with predictable file names and with the umask of the user, which could allow local users to modify another user's crontab file as it is being edited.
How severe is CVE-2000-0579?
Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0579 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0579?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST