CVE-2000-0363

CVSS 2.0 Score 6.2 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Oct 22, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-2000-0363 is a vulnerability affecting Linux systems with the cdwtools 093 package and earlier. This issue permits local users to escalate their privileges to root level by exploiting a weakness in the handling of the /tmp directory. Successful exploitation could result in significant system compromise. Users should update their cdwtools package as soon as possible to mitigate this risk. The vulnerability could potentially be exploited through specially crafted files or commands placed in the /tmp directory. The severity of this issue warrants immediate attention from Linux system administrators.

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Affected Products

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

Affected Vendors

  • SUSE Linux GmbH