Unscored severity · published Jan 9, 2001
CVE-2000-1108
cons.saver in Midnight Commander (mc) 4.5.42 and earlier does not properly verify if an output file descriptor is a TTY, which allows local users to corrupt files by creating a…
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CVSS
0.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
cons.saver in Midnight Commander (mc) 4.5.42 and earlier does not properly verify if an output file descriptor is a TTY, which allows local users to corrupt files by creating a symbolic link to the target file, calling mc, and specifying that link as a TTY argument.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.4% · higher than 38% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
MC
Midnight Commander · Midnight Commander
4.5.42 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2000-1108
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2000-1108
archives.neohapsis.com
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-11/0192.html
Patch
http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20001125
www.linux-mandrake.com
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-078.php3
Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1945
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5519
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