VDB-15296 · CVE-2000-0151 · BID 981

GNU make 3.77.44 Makefile stdin symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in GNU make 3.77.44. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Makefile Handler. Such manipulation of the argument stdin leads to symlink. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2000-0151. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU make 3.77.44 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component Makefile Handler. The manipulation of the argument stdin with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

GNU make follows symlinks when it reads a Makefile from stdin, which allows other local users to execute commands.

The weakness was released 02/01/2000 with SuSE (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2000-0151. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 981†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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06/23/2014 +5248 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Organization: SuSE
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0151 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0151
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15296
SecurityFocus: 981 - GNU make /tmp Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2014 17:04
Updated: 04/20/2026 20:41
Changes: 06/23/2014 17:04 (49), 05/23/2018 10:58 (4), 04/20/2026 20:41 (18)
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