CVE-2000-0614: Critical severity SUSE SuSE Linux vulnerability
Published Jul 10, 2000
·Updated
Tnef program in Linux systems allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via TNEF encoded compressed attachments which specify absolute path names for the decompressed output.
Affected Software
4 affected components
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.3
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.3-alpha
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.3
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.4
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jul 10, 2000
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Jul 19, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0614?
CVE-2000-0614 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for remote file overwriting.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0614?
Fixing CVE-2000-0614 involves upgrading to a patched version of the Tnef program or applying available security patches.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2000-0614?
CVE-2000-0614 affects users of SUSE Linux versions 6.3 and 6.4.
4
How does CVE-2000-0614 exploit work?
CVE-2000-0614 exploit takes advantage of TNEF encoded attachments that use absolute path names to overwrite arbitrary files.
5
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2000-0614?
The vulnerable systems include SUSE Linux 6.3 (including PPC and alpha) and 6.4.