CVE-2000-0112

High

Published: 02/02/2000(UTC)Updated: 16/06/2026(UTC)Translated: 17/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk

0.39%

31th percentile - higher than 31% of all known CVEs

Summary

The default installation of Debian GNU/Linux uses an insecure Master Boot Record (MBR) which allows a local user to boot from a floppy disk during the installation.

Risk Assessment

The risk is that a local user can gain access to the operating system, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system and configure the MBR securely to prevent booting from unauthorized media.

Other vulnerabilities in Debian GNU/Linux

CVE-2000-0366Low
Debian GNU/Linux 2.1 has an issue with restoring symlinks, allowing a local user to modify the ownership of arbitrary files.

Original NVD description (English source)

The default installation of Debian GNU/Linux uses an insecure Master Boot Record (MBR) which allows a local user to boot from a floppy disk during the installation.