CVE-2000-0864: Race Condition
First published: Tue Nov 14 2000(Updated: )
Race condition in the creation of a Unix domain socket in GNOME esound 0.2.19 and earlier allows a local user to change the permissions of arbitrary files and directories, and gain additional privileges, via a symlink attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome Esound | =0.2.19 | |
| GNOME esound | =0.2.19 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/freebsd/2000-08/0365.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1659
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-09/0095.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-09/0328.htm
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-077.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20001008
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0118.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/esound_daemon_race_condition.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5213
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0864?
CVE-2000-0864 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0864?
To mitigate CVE-2000-0864, upgrade GNOME esound to version 0.2.20 or later.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2000-0864?
Exploiting CVE-2000-0864 allows a local user to change permissions of arbitrary files and directories.
Who is affected by CVE-2000-0864?
CVE-2000-0864 affects users of GNOME esound versions 0.2.19 and earlier.
Can CVE-2000-0864 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2000-0864 requires local access, making it a local exploit rather than a remote vulnerability.
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