Vulnerability Description
makewhatis in Linux man package allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Caldera | Openlinux | 2.3 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Linux | 5.2 |
References
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2000-021.0.txt
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0390.html
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2000:015
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-041.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1434
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4900
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2000-021.0.txt
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0390.html
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2000:015
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-041.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1434
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4900
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0566?
CVE-2000-0566 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). makewhatis in Linux man package allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2000-0566?
CVE-2000-0566 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-2000-0566?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Caldera Openlinux, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, Redhat Linux.