high7.2Public exploit code
CVE-2000-0378
The pam_console PAM module in Linux systems performs a chown on various devices upon a user login, but an open file descriptor for those devices can be maintai…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- RedHat Linux 6.0/6.1/6.2 - 'pam_console' Monitor Activity After Logout2000-05-03 · local · linux · Verified
Impact
The pam_console PAM module in Linux systems performs a chown on various devices upon a user login, but an open file descriptor for those devices can be maintained after the user logs out, which allows that user to sniff activity on these devices when subsequent users log in.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Linux | Versions 6.0, 6.1, 6.2 |