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CVE-2000-0959

UnknownEPSS 0.30%

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CVE-2000-0959 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. glibc2 does not properly clear the LD_DEBUG_OUTPUT and LD_DEBUG environmental variables when a program is spawned from a setuid program, which could allow local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

glibc2 does not properly clear the LD_DEBUG_OUTPUT and LD_DEBUG environmental variables when a program is spawned from a setuid program, which could allow local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.30%

21.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuGlibc2.1.3.10

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0959?
glibc2 does not properly clear the LD_DEBUG_OUTPUT and LD_DEBUG environmental variables when a program is spawned from a setuid program, which could allow local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2000-0959?
Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0959 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0959?
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