low2.1Public exploit code
CVE-2000-0829
The tmpwatch utility in Red Hat Linux forks a new process for each directory level, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating deeply ne…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- RedHat Linux 6.1 i386 - Tmpwatch Recursive Write Denial of Service2000-09-09 · dos · linux · Verified
Impact
The tmpwatch utility in Red Hat Linux forks a new process for each directory level, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating deeply nested directories in /tmp or /var/tmp/.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Tmpwatch | Versions 2.2, 2.5.1 |
| Redhat | Linux | Version 6.1 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-080.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/81364
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1664
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5217
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-080.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/81364
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1664
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5217