CVE-2000-0433
CVSS 2.0 Score 4.6 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published May 2, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-2000-0433 is a vulnerability affecting the SuSE aaa_base package. This issue arises due to some system accounts being installed with home directories located in /tmp. Malicious local users can exploit this flaw by creating standard user startup scripts in those directories, thereby gaining privileges to those accounts. This vulnerability poses a significant security risk, as it enables unauthorized access and potential escalation of user privileges.
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Affected Products
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Affected Vendors
- SUSE Linux GmbH