CVE-2000-1109
First published: Tue Jan 09 2001(Updated: )
Midnight Commander (mc) 4.5.51 and earlier does not properly process malformed directory names when a user opens a directory, which allows other local users to gain privileges by creating directories that contain special characters followed by the commands to be executed.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear Nighthawk Ax2400 | =4.5.40 | |
| Netgear Nighthawk Ax2400 | =4.5.41 | |
| Netgear Nighthawk Ax2400 | =4.5.42 | |
| Netgear Nighthawk Ax2400 | =4.5.43 | |
| Netgear Nighthawk Ax2400 | =4.5.44 | |
| Netgear Nighthawk Ax2400 | =4.5.45 | |
| Netgear Nighthawk Ax2400 | =4.5.46 | |
| Netgear Nighthawk Ax2400 | =4.5.47 | |
| Netgear Nighthawk Ax2400 | =4.5.48 | |
| Netgear Nighthawk Ax2400 | =4.5.49 | |
| Netgear Nighthawk Ax2400 | =4.5.50 | |
| Netgear Nighthawk Ax2400 | =4.5.51 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-1109?
CVE-2000-1109 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation among local users.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1109?
To fix CVE-2000-1109, upgrade to a version of Midnight Commander later than 4.5.51 where the vulnerability is patched.
What impact does CVE-2000-1109 have on affected systems?
CVE-2000-1109 allows local users to gain elevated privileges by exploiting malformed directory names.
Which versions of Midnight Commander are affected by CVE-2000-1109?
Midnight Commander versions 4.5.51 and earlier are vulnerable to CVE-2000-1109.
Can CVE-2000-1109 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2000-1109 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.
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- version/netgear nighthawk ax2400/4.5.45
- version/netgear nighthawk ax2400/4.5.46
- version/netgear nighthawk ax2400/4.5.47
- version/netgear nighthawk ax2400/4.5.48
- version/netgear nighthawk ax2400/4.5.49
- version/netgear nighthawk ax2400/4.5.50
- version/netgear nighthawk ax2400/4.5.51