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CVE-2000-0703

UnknownEPSS 1.11%

Last modified

CVE-2000-0703 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. suidperl (aka sperl) does not properly cleanse the escape sequence "~!" before calling /bin/mail to send an error report, which allows local users to gain privileges by setting the "interactive" environmental variable and calling suidperl with a filename that contains the escape sequence.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

suidperl (aka sperl) does not properly cleanse the escape sequence "~!" before calling /bin/mail to send an error report, which allows local users to gain privileges by setting the "interactive" environmental variable and calling suidperl with a filename that contains the escape sequence.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.11%

61.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Larry WallPerl5.4.5
Larry WallPerl5.5
Larry WallPerl5.5.3
Larry WallPerl5.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0703?
suidperl (aka sperl) does not properly cleanse the escape sequence "~!" before calling /bin/mail to send an error report, which allows local users to gain privileges by setting the "interactive" environmental variable and calling suidperl with a filename that contains the escape sequence.
How severe is CVE-2000-0703?
Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0703 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0703?
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