CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-0566

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

makewhatis in the Linux man package allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to modify or delete critical system files, potentially destabilizing the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to the makewhatis command and to monitor and secure the system against symlink attacks.

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Original NVD description (English source)

makewhatis in Linux man package allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS