Vulnerability Description
IRIX crontab creates temporary files with predictable file names and with the umask of the user, which could allow local users to modify another user's crontab file as it is being edited.
CVSS Score
3.7
LOW
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sgi | Irix | 6.3 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0204.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1413ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0204.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1413ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0579?
CVE-2000-0579 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). IRIX crontab creates temporary files with predictable file names and with the umask of the user, which could allow local users to modify another user's crontab file as it is being edited.
How severe is CVE-2000-0579?
CVE-2000-0579 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0579?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sgi Irix.