Vulnerability Description
crontab by Paul Vixie uses predictable file names for a temporary file and does not properly ensure that the file is owned by the user executing the crontab -e command, which allows local users with write access to the crontab spool directory to execute arbitrary commands by creating world-writeable temporary files and modifying them while the victim is editing the file.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Vixie | Vixie Cron | 3.0_pl1 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-11/0237.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1960ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5543
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-11/0237.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1960ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5543
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-1096?
CVE-2000-1096 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). crontab by Paul Vixie uses predictable file names for a temporary file and does not properly ensure that the file is owned by the user executing the crontab -e command, which allows local users with w...
How severe is CVE-2000-1096?
CVE-2000-1096 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-2000-1096?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Paul Vixie Vixie Cron.