What is the severity of CVE-2000-0184?

The severity of CVE-2000-0184 is considered medium as it allows local attackers to obtain sensitive printer share passwords due to improper file permissions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0184?

To fix CVE-2000-0184, ensure that printer configuration files are set to restrict access only to authorized users by modifying their file permissions.

Which platforms are affected by CVE-2000-0184?

CVE-2000-0184 affects specific versions of Mandrake Linux 7.0 and Red Hat Linux versions 6.1 and 6.2 across various architectures.

What is the impact of CVE-2000-0184?

The impact of CVE-2000-0184 allows local attackers to read sensitive printer configuration files, potentially exposing printer share passwords.

Is CVE-2000-0184 still a concern today?

CVE-2000-0184 is generally not a concern today due to the age of the affected systems, but systems using these outdated versions may still be at risk.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2000-0184

low

2.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

9/3/2000

25/4/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-2000-0184

First published: Thu Mar 09 2000(Updated: )

Linux printtool sets the permissions of printer configuration files to be world-readable, which allows local attackers to obtain printer share passwords.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Mandrake Linux	=7.0
Red Hat Linux	=6.1
Red Hat Linux	=6.1
Red Hat Linux	=6.1
Red Hat Linux	=6.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0184?
The severity of CVE-2000-0184 is considered medium as it allows local attackers to obtain sensitive printer share passwords due to improper file permissions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0184?
To fix CVE-2000-0184, ensure that printer configuration files are set to restrict access only to authorized users by modifying their file permissions.
Which platforms are affected by CVE-2000-0184?
CVE-2000-0184 affects specific versions of Mandrake Linux 7.0 and Red Hat Linux versions 6.1 and 6.2 across various architectures.
What is the impact of CVE-2000-0184?
The impact of CVE-2000-0184 allows local attackers to read sensitive printer configuration files, potentially exposing printer share passwords.
Is CVE-2000-0184 still a concern today?
CVE-2000-0184 is generally not a concern today due to the age of the affected systems, but systems using these outdated versions may still be at risk.

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