Vulnerability Description
csstart program in iCal 2.1 Patch 2 uses relative pathnames to install the libsocket and libnsl libraries, which could allow the icsuser account to gain root privileges by creating a Trojan Horse library in the current or parent directory.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netscape | Iplanet Ical | 2.1 |
References
- http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2000/a100900-1.txtExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/7209
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1769ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5757
- http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2000/a100900-1.txtExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/7209
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1769ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5757
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-1074?
CVE-2000-1074 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). csstart program in iCal 2.1 Patch 2 uses relative pathnames to install the libsocket and libnsl libraries, which could allow the icsuser account to gain root privileges by creating a Trojan Horse libr...
How severe is CVE-2000-1074?
CVE-2000-1074 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2000-1074?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netscape Iplanet Ical.