CVE-2000-0006

Linux Linux Kernel — NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.00178
  • Published: 1999-12-25T05:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: Linux, Paul Kranenburg
  • Products: Linux Kernel
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-2000-0006 — strace allows local users to read arbitrary files via memory mapped file names. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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EPSS: n/a   |   KEV: not listed

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strace allows local users to read arbitrary files via memory mapped file names.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: The issue in Linux Kernel by Linux (CWE: unspecified) may enable attacks.

Impact: Potential impact includes remote code execution, data theft, or denial of service.

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

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
Linux Paul Kranenburg Linux Kernel

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