CVE-2000-0031: Medium severity redhat Linux vulnerability
Published Mar 22, 2000
·Updated
The initscripts package in Red Hat Linux allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack.
Affected Software
2 affected components
redhat Linux=6.1
redhat Linux=6.0
Event History
Mar 22, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0031?
CVE-2000-0031 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for local users to escalate privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0031?
To fix CVE-2000-0031, update the initscripts package to a patched version that resolves the symlink vulnerability.
3
Which versions of Red Hat Linux are affected by CVE-2000-0031?
CVE-2000-0031 affects Red Hat Linux versions 6.0 and 6.1.
4
What kind of attack is associated with CVE-2000-0031?
CVE-2000-0031 is associated with a symlink attack that allows local users to gain elevated privileges.
5
Who is impacted by CVE-2000-0031?
Local users on affected versions of Red Hat Linux are impacted by CVE-2000-0031 due to the vulnerability allowing privilege escalation.