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CVE-2000-0506

UnknownEPSS 11.40%

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CVE-2000-0506 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The "capabilities" feature in Linux before 2.2.16 allows local users to cause a denial of service or gain privileges by setting the capabilities to prevent a setuid program from dropping privileges, aka the "Linux kernel setuid/setcap vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 11.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The "capabilities" feature in Linux before 2.2.16 allows local users to cause a denial of service or gain privileges by setting the capabilities to prevent a setuid program from dropping privileges, aka the "Linux kernel setuid/setcap vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
11.40%

95.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel2.0
LinuxLinux Kernel2.0.30
LinuxLinux Kernel2.0.33
LinuxLinux Kernel2.0.34
LinuxLinux Kernel2.0.35
LinuxLinux Kernel2.0.36
LinuxLinux Kernel2.0.37
LinuxLinux Kernel2.0.38
LinuxLinux Kernel2.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.0
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.10
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.12
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.13
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.14
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.15
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.15_pre20
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.16

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0506?
The "capabilities" feature in Linux before 2.2.16 allows local users to cause a denial of service or gain privileges by setting the capabilities to prevent a setuid program from dropping privileges, aka the "Linux kernel setuid/setcap vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2000-0506?
Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0506 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0506?
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