CVE-2000-0170

Redhat Linux — NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.00165
  • Published: 2000-02-26T05:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: Redhat, Turbolinux
  • Products: Linux, Turbolinux
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-2000-0170 — Buffer overflow in the man program in Linux allows local users to gain privileges via the MANPAGER environmental variable. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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Risk snapshot

EPSS: n/a   |   KEV: not listed

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Buffer overflow in the man program in Linux allows local users to gain privileges via the MANPAGER environmental variable.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: Linux from Redhat is impacted (CWE: unspecified).

Impact: Systems could be compromised, leading to confidentiality, integrity, or availability loss.

Mitigation: Until patched, restrict exposure, enforce least privilege, and monitor for suspicious activity.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
Redhat Turbolinux Linux Turbolinux

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