CVE-2000-0829
Low
Description
The tmpwatch utility in Red Hat Linux forks a new process for each directory level, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating deeply nested directories in /tmp or /var/tmp/.
SeverityLow
CVSS2.1
Exploit probability—
Product
Redhat Tmpwatch
PublishedNov 14, 2000
First seenNov 14, 2000
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| redhat tmpwatch | 2.2, 2.5.1 | — |
| redhat linux | 6.1 | — |
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