CVE-2000-0112

Debian Debian Linux — NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.0006
  • Published: 2000-02-02T05:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: Debian
  • Products: Debian Linux
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-2000-0112 — The default installation of Debian GNU/Linux uses an insecure Master Boot Record (MBR) which allows a local user to boot from a floppy disk during the installation. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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The default installation of Debian GNU/Linux uses an insecure Master Boot Record (MBR) which allows a local user to boot from a floppy disk during the installation.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

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

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

Mitigation: Apply the latest vendor patch or update to a fixed version; disable vulnerable modules where possible.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

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