CVE-2000-0816

Description

Linux tmpwatch --fuser option allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by creating files whose names contain shell metacharacters.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.17%

Vendor Advisory linux-mandrake.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory iss.net

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-056.php3?dis=7.1	vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-080.html	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5320	vdb entry
http://xforce.iss.net/alerts/advise64.php	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1785	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0816?: CVE-2000-0816 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-0816?: To fix CVE-2000-0816, 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-2000-0816 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2000-0816 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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