Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight Commander | Midnight Commander | 4.5.40 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-11/0373.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-036
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_011_mc.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2016Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5929
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-11/0373.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-036
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_011_mc.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2016Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5929
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-1109?
CVE-2000-1109 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2000-1109?
CVE-2000-1109 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2000-1109?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Midnight Commander Midnight Commander.