CVE-2000-0229
Description
gpm-root in the gpm package does not properly drop privileges, which allows local users to gain privileges by starting a utility from gpm-root.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAccess VectorLocal
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:CConfidentialityComplete
I:CIntegrityComplete
A:CAvailabilityComplete
Weaknesses
Affected Products
alessandro rubini
individual-dev
debian
oss-project·GBaka debian gnu/linux
redhat
commercial·USaka red hat
suse
commercial·DE
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Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-03/0242.html
archives.neohapsis.com
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/suse_security_announce_45.html
novell.com
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-009.html
redhat.com
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