CVE-2000-0972

Name: CVE-2000-0972
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-12-19T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.28%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0972 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. HP-UX 11.00 crontab allows local users to read arbitrary files via the -e option by creating a symlink to the target file during the crontab session, quitting the session, and reading the error messages that crontab generates.. EPSS estimates a 1.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HP-UX 11.00 crontab allows local users to read arbitrary files via the -e option by creating a symlink to the target file during the crontab session, quitting the session, and reading the error messages that crontab generates.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.28%

66.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Hp-Ux	11.00

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0317.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5410Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0317.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5410Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0972?

How severe is CVE-2000-0972?

CVE-2000-0972 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0972?

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