CVE-2000-0170 — HIGH (7.2) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in the man program in Linux allows local users to gain privileges via the MANPAGER environmental variable.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Confidentiality

COMPLETE

Integrity

COMPLETE

Availability

COMPLETE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Linux	4.0
Turbolinux	Turbolinux	3.5b2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1011
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1011

FAQ

What is CVE-2000-0170?

CVE-2000-0170 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the man program in Linux allows local users to gain privileges via the MANPAGER environmental variable.

How severe is CVE-2000-0170?

CVE-2000-0170 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0170?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Linux, Turbolinux Turbolinux.