fkie_cve-2000-0172
Vulnerability from fkie_nvd
Published
2000-03-03 05:00
Modified
2025-04-03 01:03
Severity ?
Summary
The mtr program only uses a seteuid call when attempting to drop privileges, which could allow local users to gain root privileges.
References
cve@mitre.orghttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1038
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1038
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.28
matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.41
turbolinux turbolinux 3.5b2
turbolinux turbolinux 4.2
turbolinux turbolinux 4.4
turbolinux turbolinux 6.0.2


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