CVE Catalog
CVE-2000-0468
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk0.85%
53th percentile - higher than 53% of all known CVEs
Summary
In HP-UX 10.20 and 11, local attackers can exploit a symlink attack to overwrite files.
Risk Assessment
Attackers may gain access to sensitive data or compromise system integrity, potentially leading to serious consequences for the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to restrict access to critical files and to monitor and audit the use of symlinks in the system.
Original NVD description (English source)
man in HP-UX 10.20 and 11 allows local attackers to overwrite files via a symlink attack.