CVE-2000-0048 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.2 Published 22 Jan 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can gain root access in Corel Linux Update by manipulating the PATH environment variable for the cp command.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2000-0048?

CVE-2000-0048 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

get_it program in Corel Linux Update allows local users to gain root access by specifying an alternate PATH for the cp program.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0048?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Corel Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0048?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0048 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2000-0048 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0048 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vp5h-j8h3-xvg2.