CVE-2000-0206

Oracle Oracle8i — NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.00215
  • Published: 2000-03-05T05:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: Oracle
  • Products: Oracle8i
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-2000-0206 — The installation of Oracle 8.1.5.x on Linux follows symlinks and creates the orainstRoot.sh file with world-writeable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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The installation of Oracle 8.1.5.x on Linux follows symlinks and creates the orainstRoot.sh file with world-writeable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: The issue in Oracle8i by Oracle (CWE: unspecified) may enable attacks.

Impact: It may allow privilege escalation, data exposure, or service interruption.

Mitigation: Upgrade immediately to the remediated release and follow vendor hardening guidance.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
Oracle Oracle8i

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