CVE-2000-0502 Missing authorization in n/a
Local attackers can modify alert text files before transmission to the Central Alert Server due to improper access restrictions.
- 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-2000-0502?
CVE-2000-0502 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Mcafee VirusScan 4.03 does not properly restrict access to the alert text file before it is sent to the Central Alert Server, which allows local users to modify alerts in an arbitrary fashion.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0502?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mcafee Virusscan.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0502?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0502 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-2000-0502 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0502 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-88gq-r6mm-hr99.