CVE-2000-0873 describes a vulnerability in the netstat utility within IBM AIX 4.x.x, where local users can clear network interface statistics using the -Zi option. This flaw, rated with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW), allows an attacker with local access to potentially hide evidence of malicious network activities. While no active exploitation or Metasploit/Nuclei modules are reported, a proof-of-concept exploit exists on ExploitDB, and there is no significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this very old vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.3.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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