CVE-2000-0193: High severity corel linux vulnerability
The default configuration of Dosemu in Corel Linux 1.0 allows local users to execute the system.com program and gain privileges.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Remove
Remove
dosemu (Corel Linux 1.0)from your environment.If Dosemu is not required, uninstall or remove the Dosemu package from the system to eliminate the vulnerability.
- Configuration
Modify Dosemu's configuration so that local users cannot execute system.com (disable or deny execution of system.com for non‑privileged users).
Dosemu (Corel Linux 1.0) execution of system.com = disabled
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0193?
CVE-2000-0193 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0193?
To fix CVE-2000-0193, modify the Dosemu configuration to disable execution of the system.com program.
Who is affected by CVE-2000-0193?
All local users of Corel Linux 1.0 are affected by CVE-2000-0193.
What does CVE-2000-0193 exploit?
CVE-2000-0193 exploits the default configuration of Dosemu allowing unauthorized privilege escalation.
Is CVE-2000-0193 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2000-0193 is a local vulnerability, which means it requires local access to exploit.