high7.2Public exploit code
CVE-2000-0170
Buffer overflow in the man program in Linux allows local users to gain privileges via the MANPAGER environmental variable.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- RedHat 4.x/5.x/6.x / RedHat man 1.5 / Turbolinux man 1.5 / Turbolinux 3.5/4.x - 'man' Buffer Overrun (2)2000-02-26 · local · linux · Verified
- RedHat 4.x/5.x/6.x / RedHat man 1.5 / Turbolinux man 1.5 / Turbolinux 3.5/4.x - 'man' Buffer Overrun (1)2000-02-26 · local · linux · Verified
- RedHat 6.1 - 'man' Local Overflow / Local Privilege Escalation2001-01-19 · local · linux · Verified
Impact
Buffer overflow in the man program in Linux allows local users to gain privileges via the MANPAGER environmental variable.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Linux | Versions 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 5.0, 5.1, 5.2 |
| Turbolinux | Turbolinux | Versions 3.5b2, 4.2, 4.4 |