7.2
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2000-0372

First published: Wed Jul 12 2000(Updated: )

Vulnerability in Caldera rmt command in the dump package 0.4b4 allows a local user to gain root privileges.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SCO OpenLinux Server

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-0372?

    CVE-2000-0372 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local users to gain root privileges.

  • How does CVE-2000-0372 allow privilege escalation?

    CVE-2000-0372 exploits vulnerabilities in the rmt command within the dump package, allowing users to execute commands as root.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2000-0372?

    CVE-2000-0372 affects all versions of Caldera OpenLinux that include the dump package 0.4b4.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-0372?

    The fix for CVE-2000-0372 involves updating the dump package to a version that does not contain the vulnerability.

  • Who is vulnerable to CVE-2000-0372?

    Any local user with access to a vulnerable version of Caldera OpenLinux may be able to exploit CVE-2000-0372 to gain unauthorized root access.

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