CVE-2000-0005 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.2 Published 4 Feb 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can escalate privileges on HP-UX systems by exploiting a symlink vulnerability in the aserver program.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2000-0005?

CVE-2000-0005 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 4 Feb 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

HP-UX aserver program allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0005?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Hp 9000, Hp Aserver, Hp Hp-Ux.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0005?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0005 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2000-0005 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0005 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Hp Hp-Ux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2529-cmp4-x7vg.