CVE-2000-1189 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 22 Jan 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in the pam_localuser module allows local attackers to escalate privileges on Red Hat Linux systems.

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-2000-1189?

CVE-2000-1189 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Redhat Linux, 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

Buffer overflow in pam_localuser PAM module in Red Hat Linux 7.x and 6.x allows attackers to gain privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1189?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Redhat Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1189?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1189 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2000-1189 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-1189 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-57c9-j2wv-xxm2.