VDB-14679 · CVE-2000-0365 · BID 308

Red Hat Linux 6.0 Filesystem /dev/pts privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Red Hat Linux 6.0. It has been rated as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /dev/pts of the component Filesystem. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2000-0365. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Red Hat Linux 6.0 (Operating System). This affects an unknown function of the file /dev/pts of the component Filesystem. The manipulation with an unknown input 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. The summary by CVE is:

Red Hat Linux 6.0 installs the /dev/pts file system with insecure modes, which allows local users to write to other tty devices.

The issue has been introduced in 04/26/1999. The weakness was shared 06/01/1999 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2000-0365. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 36 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 308†). The entry VDB-14678 is related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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

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Recommended: Upgrade
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04/26/1999 🔍
06/01/1999 +36 days 🔍
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06/06/1999 +5 days 🔍
06/20/2014 +5493 days 🔍
04/19/2026 +4321 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: redhat.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0365 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0365
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14679
SecurityFocus: 308 - RedHat Linux /dev/pts Filesystem Permission Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 00:46
Updated: 04/19/2026 04:34
Changes: 06/21/2014 00:46 (52), 04/15/2019 06:25 (3), 04/19/2026 04:34 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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