medium5.0Public exploit code
CVE-2000-0698
Minicom 1.82.1 and earlier on some Linux systems allows local users to create arbitrary files owned by the uucp user via a symlink attack.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Minicom 1.82/1.83 - Capture-file Group Ownership2000-08-19 · local · linux · Verified
Impact
Minicom 1.82.1 and earlier on some Linux systems allows local users to create arbitrary files owned by the uucp user via a symlink attack.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Minicom | Minicom | Versions 1.82.0, 1.82.1, 1.83.0, 1.83.1 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/77361
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1599
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5151
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/77361
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1599
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5151