VDB-14472 · CVE-2000-0370 · BID 1268

Caldera OpenLinux 1.0/1.1/1.2/1.3 smail -D privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Caldera OpenLinux 1.0/1.1/1.2/1.3. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component smail. The manipulation of the argument -D as part of Metacharacter results in privileges management. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2000-0370. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Caldera OpenLinux 1.0/1.1/1.2/1.3. Affected is an unknown part of the component smail. The manipulation of the argument -D as part of a Metacharacter leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The debug option in Caldera Linux smail allows remote attackers to execute commands via shell metacharacters in the -D option for the rmail command.

The weakness was disclosed 01/29/1999 as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ftp.calderasystems.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2000-0370. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/18/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 1268†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/29/1999 🔍
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06/20/2014 +5621 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ftp.calderasystems.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0370 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0370
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14472
SecurityFocus: 1268 - Caldera OpenLinux 'smail -D' Command Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 14:26
Updated: 04/18/2026 11:09
Changes: 06/20/2014 14:26 (47), 05/20/2018 11:13 (6), 04/18/2026 11:09 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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