CVE-2000-0718 Race condition in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a race condition in MandrakeUpdate to modify RPM files in /tmp, leading to privilege escalation or code execution.
- 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-2000-0718?
CVE-2000-0718 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, 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
A race condition in MandrakeUpdate allows local users to modify RPM files while they are in the /tmp directory before they are installed.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0718?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0718?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0718 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2000-0718 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0718 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p4vv-m3jf-xfp4.