Vulnerability Description
restore 0.4b15 and earlier in Red Hat Linux 6.2 trusts the pathname specified by the RSH environmental variable, which allows local users to obtain root privileges by modifying the RSH variable to point to a Trojan horse program.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Linux | 6.2 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97336034309944&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1914ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97336034309944&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1914ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-1125?
CVE-2000-1125 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). restore 0.4b15 and earlier in Red Hat Linux 6.2 trusts the pathname specified by the RSH environmental variable, which allows local users to obtain root privileges by modifying the RSH variable to poi...
How severe is CVE-2000-1125?
CVE-2000-1125 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-2000-1125?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Linux.