CVE-2000-0633: Low severity Conectiva Linux vulnerability
Published Jul 18, 2000
·Updated
Vulnerability in Mandrake Linux usermode package allows local users to to reboot or halt the system.
Affected Software
18 affected components
Conectiva Linux=4.2
Conectiva Linux=4.1
Conectiva Linux=5.1
Conectiva Linux=4.0es
Conectiva Linux=5.0
Conectiva Linux=4.0
redhat Linux=6.1
redhat Linux=6.2
redhat Linux=6.1
redhat Linux=6.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=7.1
redhat Linux=6.2
redhat Linux=6.2e
redhat Linux=6.0
redhat Linux=6.2e
redhat Linux=6.1
redhat Linux=6.2
redhat Linux=6.2e
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jul 18, 2000
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Oct 13, 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-2000-0633?
CVE-2000-0633 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0633?
To fix CVE-2000-0633, update the affected usermode package to a version containing the security patch.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2000-0633?
CVE-2000-0633 affects various versions of Conectiva Linux and Red Hat Linux.
4
Can CVE-2000-0633 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2000-0633 can only be exploited locally by authenticated users.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2000-0633?
Exploitation of CVE-2000-0633 allows local users to reboot or halt the system.