CVE-2000-0566

Description

makewhatis in Linux man package allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.08%

Vendor Advisory caldera.com Vendor Advisory mandriva.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2000-021.0.txt	vendor advisory
http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2000:015	vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-041.html	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4900	vdb entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0390.html	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1434	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0566?: CVE-2000-0566 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-0566?: To fix CVE-2000-0566, 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-2000-0566 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2000-0566 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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