CVE-2000-1096
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CVE-2000-1096 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. crontab by Paul Vixie uses predictable file names for a temporary file and does not properly ensure that the file is owned by the user executing the crontab -e command, which allows local users with write access to the crontab spool directory to execute arbitrary commands by creating world-writeable temporary files and modifying them while the victim is editing the file.. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
crontab by Paul Vixie uses predictable file names for a temporary file and does not properly ensure that the file is owned by the user executing the crontab -e command, which allows local users with write access to the crontab spool directory to execute arbitrary commands by creating world-writeable temporary files and modifying them while the victim is editing the file.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Vixie | Vixie Cron | 3.0_pl1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1960Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1960Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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