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CVE-2000-1109

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

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CVE-2000-1109 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Midnight Commander (mc) 4.5.51 and earlier does not properly process malformed directory names when a user opens a directory, which allows other local users to gain privileges by creating directories that contain special characters followed by the commands to be executed.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Midnight Commander (mc) 4.5.51 and earlier does not properly process malformed directory names when a user opens a directory, which allows other local users to gain privileges by creating directories that contain special characters followed by the commands to be executed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.34%

25.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Midnight CommanderMidnight Commander4.5.40
Midnight CommanderMidnight Commander4.5.41
Midnight CommanderMidnight Commander4.5.42
Midnight CommanderMidnight Commander4.5.43
Midnight CommanderMidnight Commander4.5.44
Midnight CommanderMidnight Commander4.5.45
Midnight CommanderMidnight Commander4.5.46
Midnight CommanderMidnight Commander4.5.47
Midnight CommanderMidnight Commander4.5.48
Midnight CommanderMidnight Commander4.5.49
Midnight CommanderMidnight Commander4.5.50
Midnight CommanderMidnight Commander4.5.51

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-1109?
Midnight Commander (mc) 4.5.51 and earlier does not properly process malformed directory names when a user opens a directory, which allows other local users to gain privileges by creating directories that contain special characters followed by the commands to be executed.
How severe is CVE-2000-1109?
Severity scoring for CVE-2000-1109 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1109?
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