VDB-14911 · CVE-2000-0363 · BID 738

SuSE Linux 6.1/6.2 cwdtools /tmp privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SuSE Linux 6.1/6.2. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /tmp of the component cwdtools. This manipulation causes privileges management. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2000-0363. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SuSE Linux 6.1/6.2 (Operating System). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /tmp of the component cwdtools. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Linux cdwtools 093 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via the /tmp directory.

The weakness was released 10/22/1999 by Brock Tellier (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at novell.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0363. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 738†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-14910. 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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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10/22/1999 🔍
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06/22/2014 +5357 days 🔍
04/19/2026 +4319 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: suse.com

Advisory: novell.com
Researcher: Brock Tellier
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0363 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0363
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14911
SecurityFocus: 738 - Linux cwdtools Vulnerabilities

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 13:57
Updated: 04/19/2026 15:42
Changes: 06/22/2014 13:57 (51), 05/21/2018 10:14 (7), 04/19/2026 15:42 (19)
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