CVE-2000-0172

Published Mar 3, 2000 matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff

Overview

CVE-2000-0172 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr. It was published on March 3, 2000.

Technical Description

The mtr program only uses a seteuid call when attempting to drop privileges, which could allow local users to gain root privileges.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff. Update mtr to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/1038 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/1038

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0172?

CVE-2000-0172 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr. It was published on March 3, 2000.

How severe is CVE-2000-0172?

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