CVE-2000-0515 Misconfiguration in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 13 Oct 2000 Updated 9 Oct 2026

Local attackers can modify the world-writable SNMP configuration file to gain privileges or alter settings on HP-UX systems.

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-2000-0515?

CVE-2000-0515 is a critical vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 13 Oct 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The snmpd.conf configuration file for the SNMP daemon (snmpd) in HP-UX 11.0 is world writable, which allows local users to modify SNMP configuration or gain privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0515?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Hp-Ux.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0515?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0515 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2000-0515 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0515 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-7pwx-75rm-fxfq.