CVE-2000-1189: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 9, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflow in pamlocaluser PAM module in Red Hat Linux 7.x and 6.x allows attackers to gain privileges.
Affected Software
11 affected components
redhat Linux=6.1
redhat Linux=6.2
redhat Linux=6.0
redhat Linux=6.1
redhat Linux=6.0
redhat Linux=7.0
redhat Linux=6.2
redhat Linux=6.0
redhat Linux=6.1
redhat Linux=6.2
redhat Linux=7.0
Remediation
Patch Available
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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-1189?
The severity of CVE-2000-1189 is considered high due to the potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-1189?
To fix CVE-2000-1189, update the pam_localuser PAM module to the latest patched version available for your Red Hat Linux system.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2000-1189?
CVE-2000-1189 affects Red Hat Linux versions 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, and 7.0 on various architectures.
4
Can CVE-2000-1189 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2000-1189 requires local access, so exploitation cannot occur remotely.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2000-1189?
The potential impacts of CVE-2000-1189 include unauthorized privilege escalation, which can lead to full system control.