Description
Red Hat userhelper program in the usermode package allows local users to gain root access via PAM and a .. (dot dot) attack.
Products
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 6.0
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 6.1
- Red Hat Linux 6.0 on i386
- Red Hat Linux 6.1 on i386
- Turbolinux Turbolinux 3.5b2
- Turbolinux Turbolinux 4.2
- Turbolinux 4.4
- Turbolinux 6.0.2
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2000-0052, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2000-0052 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References