CVE-2000-0229
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Mar 22, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-2000-0229 is a vulnerability affecting the gpm package's gpm-root component. This issue arises due to insufficient privilege dropping by gpm-root, allowing local users to elevate their privileges by initiating utilities from this process. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability enables attackers to perform administrative tasks, potentially leading to significant security consequences.
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Affected Products
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
- Debian
Affected Vendors
- Debian
- SUSE Linux GmbH