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CVE-2000-0698

MediumPublished

Minicom 1.82.1 and earlier on some Linux systems allows local users to create arbitrary files owned by the uucp user via a symlink attack.

Published: Jan 22, 2001
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 19, 2000

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

4.4%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 91.1%
Model date: Oct 12, 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

Minicom 1.82.1 and earlier on some Linux systems allows local users to create arbitrary files owned by the uucp user via a symlink attack.

Sources

Minicom 1.82/1.83 - Capture-file Group OwnershipExploit
Michal Zalewski · linux · Aug 19, 2000

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