CVE-2000-1189

Description

Buffer overflow in pam_localuser PAM module in Red Hat Linux 7.x and 6.x allows attackers to gain privileges.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory linux-mandrake.com Vendor Advisory com.br

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-120.html	patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5747	vdb entry
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-082.php3	vendor advisory
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000358	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1189?: CVE-2000-1189 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-1189?: To fix CVE-2000-1189, 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-2000-1189 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2000-1189 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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