CVE-2000-0229: gpm-root in the gpm package does not properly drop privileges, which allows local users to gain privileges by starting a
Summary
gpm-root in the gpm package does not properly drop privileges, which allows local users to gain privileges by starting a utility from gpm-root.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:57.286Z · 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://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-03/0242.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/suse_security_announce_45.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-009.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-045.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1069
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-03/0242.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/suse_security_announce_45.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-009.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-045.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1069