# CVE-2000-0515: The snmpd.conf configuration file for the SNMP daemon (snmpd) in HP-UX 11.0 is world writable, which allows local users to modify SNMP confi

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=no, technicalImpact=total
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2000-10-13 · Updated: 2026-10-09

## Affected

No affected packages have been listed by the sources.

## Description

The snmpd.conf configuration file for the SNMP daemon (snmpd) in HP-UX 11.0 is world writable, which allows local users to modify SNMP configuration or gain privileges.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=200006090640.XAA00779%40hpchs.cup.hp.com
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4643
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1327
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=200006070511.OAA05492%40dogfoot.hackerslab.org
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20002

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