CVE-2000-0873 Missing authorization in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 22 Jan 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local users can clear network interface statistics via the netstat -Zi option, potentially hiding evidence of network activity.

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-2000-0873?

CVE-2000-0873 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 22 Jan 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

netstat in AIX 4.x.x does not properly restrict access to the -Zi option, which allows local users to clear network interface statistics and possibly hide evidence of unusual network activities.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0873?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Aix.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0873?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0873 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-2000-0873 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0873 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-2hrr-6728-qg8v.