CVE-2000-0052

Summary

CVE-2000-0052 is a vulnerability affecting the Red Hat userhelper program in the usermode package. This issue enables local users to elevate their privileges to root level by exploiting a dot-dot (..) attack through the Program Access Control (PAM) system. Successful exploitation allows attackers to bypass access controls and gain unauthorized access to critical system functions. This vulnerability poses a significant security risk for Red Hat systems and requires immediate patching to prevent potential unauthorized access and privilege escalation.

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