high7.2Public exploit code
CVE-2000-0052
Red Hat userhelper program in the usermode package allows local users to gain root access via PAM and a ..
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Mandrake 6.x / RedHat 6.x / Turbolinux 3.5 b2/4.x/6.0.2 userhelper/PAM - Path (2)2000-03-15 · local · linux · Verified
- Mandrake 6.x / RedHat 6.x / Turbolinux 3.5 b2/4.x/6.0.2 userhelper/PAM - Path (1)2000-01-04 · local · linux · Verified
Impact
Red Hat userhelper program in the usermode package allows local users to gain root access via PAM and a .. (dot dot) attack.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | Versions 6.0, 6.1 |
| Redhat | Linux | Versions 6.0, 6.1 |
| Turbolinux | Turbolinux | Versions 3.5b2, 4.2, 4.4, 6.0.2 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://www.l0pht.com/advisories/pam_advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-001.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/913
- http://xforce.iss.net/search.php3?type=2&pattern=linux-pam-userhelper
- http://www.l0pht.com/advisories/pam_advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-001.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/913
- http://xforce.iss.net/search.php3?type=2&pattern=linux-pam-userhelper