CVE-2000-0229
High
Description
gpm-root in the gpm package does not properly drop privileges, which allows local users to gain privileges by starting a utility from gpm-root.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
Product
Alessandro Rubini Gpm
PublishedMar 22, 2000
First seenMar 22, 2000
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| alessandro_rubini gpm | 1.18.1, 1.19 | — |
| debian debian_linux | 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 | — |
| redhat linux | 6.0, 6.1, 6.2 | — |
| suse suse_linux | 5.3, 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 | — |
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