CVE-2000-0378

Summary

CVE-2000-0378 is a vulnerability affecting the pam_console PAM module in Linux systems. Upon user login, this module performs a chown operation on various devices, but fails to close open file descriptors properly. As a result, a user who has previously logged in can retain access to these devices and potentially eavesdrop on subsequent users' activities. This issue poses a significant security risk, particularly in multi-user environments. It is recommended that system administrators update their Linux distributions to the latest version, which includes a fix for this vulnerability.

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