CVE-2000-0159
Overview
CVE-2000-0159 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting hp hp-ux. It was published on February 17, 2000.
Technical Description
HP Ignite-UX does not save /etc/passwd when it creates an image of a trusted system, which can set the password field to a blank and allow an attacker to gain privileges.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update hp-ux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2000-0159?
CVE-2000-0159 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting hp hp-ux. It was published on February 17, 2000.
How severe is CVE-2000-0159?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-0159?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update hp-ux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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