CVE-2000-0723
1.2 · LOWOverview
CVE-2000-0723 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting helix_code gnome_installer. It was published on October 20, 2000 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2 (LOW).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
Helix GNOME Updater helix-update 0.5 and earlier does not properly create /tmp directories, which allows local users to create empty system configuration files such as /etc/config.d/bashrc, /etc/config.d/csh.cshrc, and /etc/rc.config.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from helix_code. Update gnome_installer 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
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2000-0723?
CVE-2000-0723 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting helix_code gnome_installer. It was published on October 20, 2000 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2000-0723?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-0723?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from helix_code. Update gnome_installer 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.
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