CVE-2000-0816: Low severity redhat Linux vulnerability
Published Oct 6, 2000
·Updated
Linux tmpwatch --fuser option allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by creating files whose names contain shell metacharacters.
Affected Software
4 affected components
redhat Linux=7.0
redhat Linux=6.2
redhat Linux=6.2
redhat Linux=6.2
Event History
Oct 6, 2000
CVE Published
04:00 AM
May 7, 2001
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-2000-0816?
CVE-2000-0816 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary commands.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0816?
To fix CVE-2000-0816, users should upgrade to a patched version of tmpwatch provided by their Linux distribution.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2000-0816?
CVE-2000-0816 affects local users on Red Hat Linux versions 6.2 and 7.0.
4
What are the exploit conditions for CVE-2000-0816?
An attacker must have local access to the system to exploit CVE-2000-0816 by creating files with shell metacharacters.
5
What impact does CVE-2000-0816 have on system security?
CVE-2000-0816 can lead to arbitrary command execution, thereby compromising the integrity and security of the affected system.