CVE-2000-0078 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can escalate privileges in HP-UX aserver by manipulating the PATH environment variable to execute a malicious awk command.
- 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-2000-0078?
CVE-2000-0078 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 June 1999 version of the HP-UX aserver program allows local users to gain privileges by specifying an alternate PATH which aserver uses to find the awk command.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0078?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Hp-Ux.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0078?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0078 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2000-0078 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0078 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Hp Hp-Ux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9pc6-h4q8-hvmv.