high7.2Public exploit code
CVE-2000-0230
Buffer overflow in imwheel allows local users to gain root privileges via the imwheel-solo script and a long HOME environmental variable.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Halloween Linux 4.0 / RedHat Linux 6.1/6.2 - 'imwheel' (2)2000-03-13 · local · linux · Verified
- Halloween Linux 4.0 / RedHat Linux 6.1/6.2 - 'imwheel' (1)2000-03-13 · local · linux · Verified
Impact
Buffer overflow in imwheel allows local users to gain root privileges via the imwheel-solo script and a long HOME environmental variable.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Halloween | Halloween Linux | Version 4.0 |
| Redhat | Linux | Versions 6.1, 6.2 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-03/0168.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-016.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1060
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-03/0168.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-016.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1060