CVE-2000-0283

Summary

CVE-2000-0283 is a vulnerability affecting the IRIX Performance Copilot software. By exploiting this issue, remote attackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive system information through the pmcd daemon, which comes preinstalled in the default configuration. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality of critical data and system settings, and requires immediate attention from IRIX users to apply available patches or configuration changes. The pmcd daemon, designed to monitor and manage system performance, has an unsecured access feature that can be leveraged by attackers to gain privileged information, potentially leading to further system compromise.

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