CVE-2000-0206

Summary

CVE-2000-0206 is a vulnerability affecting the installation of Oracle 8.1.5.x on Linux systems. This issue arises due to the installation process following symlinks and granting world-writeable permissions to the orainstRoot.sh file. As a result, local users can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges. This weakness poses a significant security risk, as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive information and system functions. It is essential for Linux users running Oracle 8.1.5.x to address this issue promptly to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of their systems.

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