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CVE-2000-0972

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.28%

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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

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HpHp-Ux11.00

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0972?
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.
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