CVE-2000-0184 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read world-readable printer configuration files to obtain printer share passwords.
- 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-2000-0184?
CVE-2000-0184 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, published on 25 Apr 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Linux printtool sets the permissions of printer configuration files to be world-readable, which allows local attackers to obtain printer share passwords.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0184?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, Redhat Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0184?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0184 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2000-0184 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0184 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x5cf-4wv5-4cg2.