CVE-2000-0219

Summary

CVE-2000-0219 is a vulnerability affecting Red Hat 6.0, allowing local users to elevate their privileges to root level. By interrupting the password prompt with a control C character during the single-user mode boot process, attackers can bypass the authentication check and gain root access to the system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as it enables unauthorized users to take control of the system and potentially cause damage or steal sensitive information. It is important for organizations and individuals using Red Hat 6.0 to apply the available patch to mitigate this issue.

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