CVE-2000-0829
The tmpwatch utility in Red Hat Linux forks a new process for each directory level, which allows...
CVE-2000-0829 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 2.1) in Redhat Linux, published November 14, 2000. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.98%, the 62nd percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 2.1 LowCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.98%EPSS, 62nd percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
The tmpwatch utility in Red Hat Linux forks a new process for each directory level, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating deeply nested directories in /tmp or /var/tmp/.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | RedHat Linux 6.1 i386 - Tmpwatch Recursive Write Denial of Service | 2000-09-09 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The tmpwatch utility in Red Hat Linux forks a new process for each directory level, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating deeply nested directories in /tmp or /var/tmp/.
- Record
CVE-2000-0829- CVSS 2.0
- 2.1 Low
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
The tmpwatch utility in Red Hat Linux forks a new process for each directory level, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating deeply nested directories in /tmp or /var/tmp/.
- Record
CVE-2000-0829- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2000-0816No score
The tmpwatch utility in Red Hat Linux forks a new process for each directory level, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating deeply nested directories in /tmp or /var/tmp/.
- Record
EUVD-2000-0816- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-8qqw-f9rj-2mrmNo score
The tmpwatch utility in Red Hat Linux forks a new process for each directory level, which allows...
The tmpwatch utility in Red Hat Linux forks a new process for each directory level, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating deeply nested directories in /tmp or /var/tmp/.
- Record
GHSA-8qqw-f9rj-2mrm- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.