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CVE-2000-0171

HighPublished

atsadc in the atsar package for Linux does not properly check the permissions of an output file, which allows local users to gain root privileges.

Published: Jun 2, 2000
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Mar 11, 2000

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

0.8%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 54.5%
Model date: Oct 11, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

atsadc in the atsar package for Linux does not properly check the permissions of an output file, which allows local users to gain root privileges.

Sources

AT Computing atsar_linux 1.4 - File ManipulationExploit
S. Krahmer · linux · Mar 11, 2000

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