CVE-2000-0650 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code by replacing a setup file in a directory with insecure default permissions.
- 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-2000-0650?
CVE-2000-0650 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 May 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The default installation of VirusScan 4.5 and NetShield 4.5 has insecure permissions for the registry key that identifies the AutoUpgrade directory, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by replacing SETUP.EXE in that directory with a Trojan Horse.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0650?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Network Associates Netshield, Network Associates Virusscan.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0650?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0650 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2000-0650 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0650 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-25pv-5r6h-55j6.