Improper privilege management in Linux kernel



| Updated: 2024-11-06
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2000-0506
CWE-ID CWE-269
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Linux Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper privilege management

EUVDB-ID: #VU99991

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 8.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2000-0506

CWE-ID: CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The 'capabilities' feature in Linux before 2.2.16 allows local users to cause a denial of service or gain privileges by setting the capabilities to prevent a setuid program from dropping privileges, aka the 'Linux kernel setuid/setcap vulnerability.'

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https:ftp://sgigate.sgi.com/security/20000802-01-P
https://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0062.html
https://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0063.html
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-037.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1322
https://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=Pine.LNX.4.21.0006090852340.3475-300000@alfa.elzabsoft.pl


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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