CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-0515

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The snmpd.conf configuration file for the SNMP daemon (snmpd) in HP-UX 11.0 is world writable, allowing local users to modify SNMP configuration or gain privileges.

Risk Assessment

Local users can unauthorizedly change SNMP settings, potentially leading to privilege escalation and security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to change the permissions of the snmpd.conf file to prevent unauthorized modifications by users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The snmpd.conf configuration file for the SNMP daemon (snmpd) in HP-UX 11.0 is world writable, which allows local users to modify SNMP configuration or gain privileges.

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