Unscored severity · published Dec 10, 2000
CVE-2000-1222
AIX sysback before 4.2.1.13 uses a relative path to find and execute the hostname program, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the path to point to a…
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CVSS
0.3%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
AIX sysback before 4.2.1.13 uses a relative path to find and execute the hostname program, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the path to point to a malicious hostname program.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.3% · higher than 27% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
AI
Aix · Ibm
through 4.2.1.12 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2000-1222
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2000-1222
Third Party Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/17566
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6432
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