UNKNOWN CVSS 5.0
Published: 2001-01-09

CVE-2000-1160

network_associates sniffer_agent Security Advisory (CVE-2000-1160)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2000-1160 impacting network_associates sniffer_agent. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
NAI Sniffer Agent allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by sending a large number of login requests.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product network_associates / sniffer_agent
Affected Versions 3.0.10
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2000-1160 impacting network_associates sniffer_agent.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2000-1160.yaml
id: cve-2000-1160

info:
  name: network_associates sniffer_agent - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2000-1160 affecting network_associates sniffer_agent.
    Evaluation: NAI Sniffer Agent allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by sending a large number of login requests....
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2000-1160
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
    cvss-score: 5.0
    cve-id: CVE-2000-1160
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2000-1160,network_associates,sniffer_agent,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "sniffer_agent"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2000-1160.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2000-1160
# Target: network_associates sniffer_agent | CVSS: 5.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2000-1160 (network_associates sniffer_agent)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against network_associates sniffer_agent scope (3.0.10).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2000-1160.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2000-1160
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install sniffer_agent 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade sniffer_agent 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update sniffer_agent

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i sniffer_agent 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i sniffer_agent

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2000-1160 in network_associates sniffer_agent?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update network_associates sniffer_agent packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2000-1160?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2000-1160?

CVE-2000-1160 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2000-1160
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor network_associates
Product sniffer_agent
Published 2001-01-09
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P