CVE-2000-0566
High
Description
makewhatis in Linux man package allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
Product
Redhat Linux
PublishedJul 3, 2000
First seenJul 3, 2000
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| redhat linux | 5.2, 6.0, 6.1, 6.2 | — |
| caldera openlinux | 2.3, 2.4 | — |
| mandrakesoft mandrake_linux | 6.0, 6.1, 7.0, 7.1 | — |
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