What is the severity of CVE-2000-0248?

CVE-2000-0248 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote command execution.

What are the affected systems for CVE-2000-0248?

CVE-2000-0248 affects Red Hat Linux version 6.2 across multiple architectures including Alpha, i386, and SPARC.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0248?

To mitigate CVE-2000-0248, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of the Red Hat Linux software that removes the backdoor.

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2000-0248?

CVE-2000-0248 allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access and execute arbitrary commands on the affected systems.

Is CVE-2000-0248 still a concern today?

While CVE-2000-0248 specifically targets an outdated version of Red Hat Linux, it highlights the importance of maintaining software updates to avoid security vulnerabilities.

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CVE-2000-0248

critical

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

24/4/2000

26/4/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-2000-0248

First published: Mon Apr 24 2000(Updated: )

The web GUI for the Linux Virtual Server (LVS) software in the Red Hat Linux Piranha package has a backdoor password that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Red Hat Linux	=6.2
Red Hat Linux	=6.2
Red Hat Linux	=6.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0248?
CVE-2000-0248 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote command execution.
What are the affected systems for CVE-2000-0248?
CVE-2000-0248 affects Red Hat Linux version 6.2 across multiple architectures including Alpha, i386, and SPARC.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0248?
To mitigate CVE-2000-0248, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of the Red Hat Linux software that removes the backdoor.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2000-0248?
CVE-2000-0248 allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access and execute arbitrary commands on the affected systems.
Is CVE-2000-0248 still a concern today?
While CVE-2000-0248 specifically targets an outdated version of Red Hat Linux, it highlights the importance of maintaining software updates to avoid security vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0248?
CVE-2000-0248 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote command execution.
What are the affected systems for CVE-2000-0248?
CVE-2000-0248 affects Red Hat Linux version 6.2 across multiple architectures including Alpha, i386, and SPARC.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0248?
To mitigate CVE-2000-0248, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of the Red Hat Linux software that removes the backdoor.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2000-0248?
CVE-2000-0248 allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access and execute arbitrary commands on the affected systems.
Is CVE-2000-0248 still a concern today?
While CVE-2000-0248 specifically targets an outdated version of Red Hat Linux, it highlights the importance of maintaining software updates to avoid security vulnerabilities.