CVE-2000-0378

Description

The pam_console PAM module in Linux systems performs a chown on various devices upon a user login, but an open file descriptor for those devices can be maintained after the user logs out, which allows that user to sniff activity on these devices when subsequent users log in.

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.42%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0378?
CVE-2000-0378 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-0378?
To fix CVE-2000-0378, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2000-0378 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2000-0378 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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