CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-1189

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in the pam_localuser PAM module in Red Hat Linux 7.x and 6.x allows attackers to gain privileges.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security implications for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor logs for potential attack attempts.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in pam_localuser PAM module in Red Hat Linux 7.x and 6.x allows attackers to gain privileges.

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