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CVE-2000-0393

HighPublished

The KDE kscd program does not drop privileges when executing a program specified in a user's SHELL environmental variable, which allows the user to gain...

Published: Jul 12, 2000
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: May 16, 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: 55.0%
Model date: Sep 21, 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

The KDE kscd program does not drop privileges when executing a program specified in a user's SHELL environmental variable, which allows the user to gain privileges by specifying an alternate program to execute.

Sources

KDE 1.1/1.1.1/1.2/2.0 kscd - SHELL Environmental VariableExploit
Sebastian · linux · May 16, 2000

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