Vulnerability Description
periodic in FreeBSD 4.1.1 and earlier, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
CVSS Score
1.2
LOW
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 6.2 |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/626919PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/1754
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2325
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6047
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/626919PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/1754
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2325
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6047
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0890?
CVE-2000-0890 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.2 (LOW). periodic in FreeBSD 4.1.1 and earlier, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2000-0890?
CVE-2000-0890 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0890?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.