CVE-2000-0249 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.2 Published 12 Jul 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local users can modify arbitrary files in AIX FRCA due to insufficient authorization checks in the frcactrl 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-2000-0249?

CVE-2000-0249 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 12 Jul 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The AIX Fast Response Cache Accelerator (FRCA) allows local users to modify arbitrary files via the configuration capability in the frcactrl program.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0249?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Aix.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0249?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0249 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2000-0249 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0249 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-xwq6-j9m4-9grh.