CVE-2000-0715: Low severity kirk bauer diskcheck vulnerability
Published Sep 21, 2000
·Updated
DiskCheck script diskcheck.pl in Red Hat Linux 6.2 allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Kirk Bauer Diskcheck=3.1.1
Conectiva Linux=5.1
Conectiva Linux=5.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 21, 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-2000-0715?
CVE-2000-0715 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that allows local users to perform a symlink attack.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0715?
To fix CVE-2000-0715, ensure that temporary files used by the diskcheck.pl script are securely created to prevent symlink attacks.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2000-0715?
CVE-2000-0715 affects users of Red Hat Linux 6.2, Conectiva Linux 5.0, and Conectiva Linux 5.1.
4
What is a symlink attack in the context of CVE-2000-0715?
A symlink attack in the context of CVE-2000-0715 involves exploiting temporary file handling by creating a symbolic link to overwrite arbitrary files.
5
In which script is CVE-2000-0715 found?
CVE-2000-0715 is found in the diskcheck.pl script used in various Linux distributions.