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CVE-2000-0118

UnknownEPSS 0.79%

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CVE-2000-0118 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Red Hat Linux su program does not log failed password guesses if the su process is killed before it times out, which allows local attackers to conduct brute force password guessing.. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Red Hat Linux su program does not log failed password guesses if the su process is killed before it times out, which allows local attackers to conduct brute force password guessing.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.79%

51.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
RedhatLinux2.0—
RedhatLinux2.1—
RedhatLinux3.0.3—
RedhatLinux4.0—
RedhatLinux4.1—
RedhatLinux4.2—
RedhatLinux5.0—
RedhatLinux5.1—
RedhatLinux5.2—
RedhatLinux6.0—
RedhatLinux6.1—
SunSolarisAll versions—
SunSolaris1.1.3U1
SunSolaris1.1.4—
SunSolaris2.4—
SunSunosAll versions—
SunSunos4.1.3—
SunSunos4.1.4—
SunSunos5.0—
SunSunos5.1—
SunSunos5.2—
SunSunos5.3—
SunSunos5.4—
SunSunos5.5—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0118?
The Red Hat Linux su program does not log failed password guesses if the su process is killed before it times out, which allows local attackers to conduct brute force password guessing.
How severe is CVE-2000-0118?
Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0118 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0118?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2000-0118?

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Source: NVD / NIST