CVE-2000-0494

CVE-2000-0494 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Veritas Volume Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Veritas Volume Manager creates a world writable .server_pids file, which allows local users to add arbitrary commands into the file, which is then executed by the vmsa_server script.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0494?
Veritas Volume Manager creates a world writable .server_pids file, which allows local users to add arbitrary commands into the file, which is then executed by the vmsa_server script.
How severe is CVE-2000-0494?
CVE-2000-0494 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0494 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0494?
CVE-2000-0494 primarily affects Symantec Veritas Volume Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0494?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0494 published?
CVE-2000-0494 was published on 2000-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)