CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-0702

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The net.init rc script in HP-UX 11.00 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack that points from /tmp/stcp.conf to the targeted file.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to modify critical system files, potentially leading to system instability or unauthorized access.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to the net.init script and to monitor and secure the /tmp directory against unauthorized symlinks.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The net.init rc script in HP-UX 11.00 (S008net.init) allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack that points from /tmp/stcp.conf to the targeted file.

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