CVE-2000-1095: High severity Conectiva Linux vulnerability

Published Jan 9, 2001
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Updated

modprobe in the modutils 2.3.x package on Linux systems allows a local user to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Conectiva Linux=5.1
Immunix Immunix=6.2
Immunix Immunix=7.0_beta
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=7.2
redhat Linux=7.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.4

Event History

Jan 9, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jan 22, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1095?

CVE-2000-1095 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to execute arbitrary commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2000-1095?

To fix CVE-2000-1095, update the modutils package to a version that includes the security patches for this vulnerability.

3

Which Linux distributions are affected by CVE-2000-1095?

CVE-2000-1095 affects multiple Linux distributions, including Conectiva Linux 5.1, Immunix 6.2 and 7.0_beta, Mandrake Linux 7.2, Red Hat Linux 7.0, and SUSE Linux 6.4 and 7.0.

4

What are the implications of exploiting CVE-2000-1095?

Exploiting CVE-2000-1095 can lead to unauthorized command execution by local users, potentially compromising system integrity and security.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2000-1095?

As a workaround for CVE-2000-1095, restrict access to the modprobe command and limit the privileges of local users until an official patch is applied.

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