CVE-2000-0798 Missing authorization in n/a
Local users can delete arbitrary file contents in IRIX 6.x due to missing privilege checks in the truncate function on XFS.
- 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-2000-0798?
CVE-2000-0798 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Sgi Irix, published on 21 Sep 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The truncate function in IRIX 6.x does not properly check for privileges when the file is in the xfs file system, which allows local users to delete the contents of arbitrary files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0798?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sgi Irix.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0798?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0798 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-2000-0798 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0798 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Sgi Irix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q57h-4j7q-jmcr.