CVE-2000-1189

critical

Description

Buffer overflow in pam_localuser PAM module in Red Hat Linux 7.x and 6.x allows attackers to gain privileges.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5747

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-120.html

http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-082.php3

http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000358

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2001-01-09

Updated: 2026-06-16

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 7.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 9.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Severity: Critical

EPSS

EPSS: 0.0005