CVE-2000-0506 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can exploit Linux kernel capabilities to prevent setuid programs from dropping privileges, leading to privilege escalation or denial of service.
- 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-2000-0506?
CVE-2000-0506 is a critical vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 13 Oct 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0506?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0506?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0506 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2000-0506 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0506 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hp2c-p3rm-92wr.