CVE-2000-0077 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.2 Published 4 Feb 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can escalate privileges in HP-UX aserver by manipulating the PATH environment variable to execute malicious commands.

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-2000-0077?

CVE-2000-0077 is a high-severity 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

The October 1998 version of the HP-UX aserver program allows local users to gain privileges by specifying an alternate PATH which aserver uses to find the ps and grep commands.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0077?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Hp-Ux.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0077?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0077 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2000-0077 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0077 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Hp Hp-Ux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xcpm-3296-q6gm.