CVE-2000-0112 Security feature bypass in n/a
Local attackers can bypass boot security restrictions to boot from floppy disks, potentially gaining unauthorized access or privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0112?
CVE-2000-0112 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 25 Apr 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The default installation of Debian GNU/Linux uses an insecure Master Boot Record (MBR) which allows a local user to boot from a floppy disk during the installation.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0112?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Debian Debian Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0112?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0112 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2000-0112 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0112 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-992g-c72f-vm8c.