CVE-2000-0118
The Red Hat Linux su program does not log failed password guesses if the su process is killed...
CVE-2000-0118 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Redhat Linux, published June 9, 1999. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.79%, the 56th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
The Red Hat Linux su program does not log failed password guesses if the su process is killed before it times out, which allows local attackers to conduct brute force password guessing.
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The Red Hat Linux su program does not log failed password guesses if the su process is killed before it times out, which allows local attackers to conduct brute force password guessing.
- Record
CVE-2000-0118- CVSS 2.0
- 7.2 High
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
The Red Hat Linux su program does not log failed password guesses if the su process is killed before it times out, which allows local attackers to conduct brute force password guessing.
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CVE-2000-0118- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2000-0117 No score
The Red Hat Linux su program does not log failed password guesses if the su process is killed before it times out, which allows local attackers to conduct brute force password guessing.
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EUVD-2000-0117- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-pcr7-6q32-4xxw No score
The Red Hat Linux su program does not log failed password guesses if the su process is killed...
The Red Hat Linux su program does not log failed password guesses if the su process is killed before it times out, which allows local attackers to conduct brute force password guessing.
- Record
GHSA-pcr7-6q32-4xxw- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | RedHat Linux 5.2 i386/6.0 - No Logging | 1999-06-09 |
History
| When | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | aliases | EUVD |
| 2026-11-02 | created | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |