CVE-2000-0972

MEDIUMNVD 5.5Weaponized

5.5

HP-UX 11.00 crontab allows local users to read arbitrary files via the -e option by creating a symlink to the target file during the crontab session, quitting the session, and reading the error messages that crontab generates.

CVSS v3: 5.5
EG Score: —
EPSS: 82.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 19, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (4)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0317.html
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5410
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0317.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5410

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-195✓ verified
First seen Nov 19, 2000
HP-UX 11.00/10.20 crontab - Overwrite Files
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Exploit-DBEDB-20329✓ verified
First seen Oct 20, 2000
HP-UX 10.20/11.0 - crontab '/tmp' File
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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2000-0972?

CVE-2000-0972 is a medium vulnerability published on December 19, 2000. HP-UX 11.00 crontab allows local users to read arbitrary files via the -e option by creating a symlink to the target file during the crontab session, quitting the session, and reading the error messages that crontab generates.

When was CVE-2000-0972 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0972 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 19, 2000, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2000-0972 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0972 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 82.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2000-0972?

CVE-2000-0972 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.5 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0972?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0972, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2000-0972

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