CVE-2000-0052: Red Hat userhelper program in the usermode package allows local users to gain root access via PAM and a .. (dot dot) att
Summary
Red Hat userhelper program in the usermode package allows local users to gain root access via PAM and a .. (dot dot) attack.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:53.887Z · Confidence: high
Impact
Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.
Affected Software
Fix
Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.
References
- http://www.l0pht.com/advisories/pam_advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-001.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/913
- http://xforce.iss.net/search.php3?type=2&pattern=linux-pam-userhelper
- http://www.l0pht.com/advisories/pam_advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-001.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/913
- http://xforce.iss.net/search.php3?type=2&pattern=linux-pam-userhelper