VDB-15480 · CVE-2000-0458 · BID 1360

IMP up to 2.2 Pre10 MSWordView /tmp privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in IMP 2.0.9/2.0.10/2.0.11/2.2 Pre9/2.2 Pre10. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /tmp of the component MSWordView. The manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0458. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IMP 2.0.9/2.0.10/2.0.11/2.2 Pre9/2.2 Pre10. Affected is an unknown part of the file /tmp of the component MSWordView. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The MSWordView application in IMP creates world-readable files in the /tmp directory, which allows other local users to read potentially sensitive information.

The weakness was published 04/22/2000 by Jose Nazario (Website). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2000-0458. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading to version 2.2-pre11 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 1360†). Similar entry is available at VDB-15481. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: IMP 2.2-pre11

Timelineinfo

04/22/2000 🔍
04/22/2000 +0 days 🔍
04/22/2000 +0 days 🔍
06/24/2014 +5176 days 🔍
04/21/2026 +4319 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Jose Nazario
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0458 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0458
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15480
SecurityFocus: 1360 - IMP/MSWordView /tmp File Permission Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/24/2014 11:58
Updated: 04/21/2026 05:09
Changes: 06/24/2014 11:58 (53), 05/24/2018 18:19 (1), 04/21/2026 05:09 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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