Description
Red Hat 6.0 allows local users to gain root access by booting single user and hitting ^C at the password prompt.
Products
- Red Hat Linux 6.0 on i386
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2000-0219, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2000-0219 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