CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-0494

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Veritas Volume Manager creates a world writable .server_pids file, allowing local users to add arbitrary commands into the file, which are then executed by the vmsa_server script.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized command execution by local users, potentially leading to serious security breaches in the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to change the permissions of the .server_pids file to prevent write access by all users and to review and restrict access to the vmsa_server script.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Veritas Volume Manager creates a world writable .server_pids file, which allows local users to add arbitrary commands into the file, which is then executed by the vmsa_server script.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS