First published: Tue Feb 01 2000(Updated: )
Linux apcd program allows local attackers to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Debian Linux | =2.1 | |
=2.1 |
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CVE-2000-0107 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local attackers to exploit symlink attacks.
To fix CVE-2000-0107, ensure that the apcd program is updated to a version that is not vulnerable to symlink attacks.
CVE-2000-0107 affects users of Debian GNU/Linux 2.1 and potentially other Linux distributions using the vulnerable apcd program.
A symlink attack involves manipulating symbolic links to trick programs into accessing or modifying unintended files.
Mitigation of CVE-2000-0107 can be achieved by implementing strict file permission settings to limit access to sensitive files.