CVE-2000-0367: High severity Michael Jennings Eterm vulnerability
Vulnerability in eterm 0.8.8 in Debian GNU/Linux allows an attacker to gain root privileges.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Remove
Remove
Etermfrom your environment.Uninstall eterm (specifically remove version 0.8.8 if present) from Debian systems until an official fix is available.
- Compensating control
Isolate or restrict affected hosts while mitigation is in place — e.g., block network access to/from systems running eterm 0.8.8 and limit interactive access to trusted administrators only.
- Operational
Treat systems that have run eterm 0.8.8 as potentially compromised: perform incident response and integrity checks, rotate any credentials or keys that could have been exposed, and rebuild or restore systems from known-good backups if compromise is confirmed.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0367?
CVE-2000-0367 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0367?
To fix CVE-2000-0367, upgrade eterm to a version later than 0.8.8 that has patched this vulnerability.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2000-0367?
CVE-2000-0367 specifically affects eterm version 0.8.8 on Debian GNU/Linux systems.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2000-0367?
CVE-2000-0367 allows for local privilege escalation, enabling attackers to execute code with root privileges.
Is CVE-2000-0367 still a risk today?
CVE-2000-0367 is considered outdated, but systems running the vulnerable version of eterm are still at risk if not updated.