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CVE-2000-0371

First published: Mon Mar 01 1999(Updated: )

The libmediatool library used for the KDE mediatool allows local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
KDE KDE=1.1.1
KDE KDE=1.1
=1.1
=1.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-0371?

    CVE-2000-0371 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-0371?

    To mitigate CVE-2000-0371, users should upgrade to the latest version of the KDE software that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What does CVE-2000-0371 exploit?

    CVE-2000-0371 exploits a symlink vulnerability in the libmediatool library used by KDE, allowing local users to create arbitrary files.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2000-0371?

    CVE-2000-0371 affects local users on systems running specific versions of the KDE software, particularly versions 1.1 and 1.1.1.

  • When was CVE-2000-0371 disclosed?

    CVE-2000-0371 was disclosed in the year 2000.

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