CVE-2000-0393

UnknownEPSS 0.82%

Last modified

CVE-2000-0393 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The KDE kscd program does not drop privileges when executing a program specified in a user's SHELL environmental variable, which allows the user to gain privileges by specifying an alternate program to execute.. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The KDE kscd program does not drop privileges when executing a program specified in a user's SHELL environmental variable, which allows the user to gain privileges by specifying an alternate program to execute.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.82%

52.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
KdeKde1.1
KdeKde1.1.1
KdeKde1.2
KdeKde2.0_beta

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0393?
The KDE kscd program does not drop privileges when executing a program specified in a user's SHELL environmental variable, which allows the user to gain privileges by specifying an alternate program to execute.
How severe is CVE-2000-0393?
Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0393 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0393?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST