high7.2Public exploit code
CVE-2000-1009
dump in Red Hat Linux 6.2 trusts the pathname specified by the RSH environmental variable, which allows local users to obtain root privileges by modifying the …
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- dump 0.4b15 (RedHat 6.2) - Local Privilege Escalation2000-11-29 · local · linux · Verified
- dump 0.4b15 - Local Privilege Escalation2000-11-19 · local · linux · Verified
Impact
dump in Red Hat Linux 6.2 trusts the pathname specified by the RSH environmental variable, which allows local users to obtain root privileges by modifying the RSH variable to point to a Trojan horse program.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Linux | Version 6.2 |
| Trustix | Secure Linux | Version 1.1 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0438.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1871
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5437
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0438.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1871
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5437