CVE-2000-0052

Description

Red Hat userhelper program in the usermode package allows local users to gain root access via PAM and a .. (dot dot) attack.

Affected Platforms

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References

• http://www.l0pht.com/advisories/pam_advisory
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-001.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/913
• http://xforce.iss.net/search.php3?type=2&pattern=linux-pam-userhelper
• http://www.l0pht.com/advisories/pam_advisory
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-001.html