CVE-2000-0052
Red Hat userhelper program in the usermode package allows local users to gain root access via PAM...
CVE-2000-0052 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, published January 4, 2000. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.89%, the 59th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.2 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.89%EPSS, 59th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known2 public exploits
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Red Hat userhelper program in the usermode package allows local users to gain root access via PAM and a .. (dot dot) attack.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Mandrake 6.x / RedHat 6.x / Turbolinux 3.5 b2/4.x/6.0.2 userhelper/PAM - Path (1) | 2000-01-04 |
| Exploit-DB | Mandrake 6.x / RedHat 6.x / Turbolinux 3.5 b2/4.x/6.0.2 userhelper/PAM - Path (2) | 2000-03-15 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Red Hat userhelper program in the usermode package allows local users to gain root access via PAM and a .. (dot dot) attack.
- Record
CVE-2000-0052- CVSS 2.0
- 7.2 High
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Red Hat userhelper program in the usermode package allows local users to gain root access via PAM and a .. (dot dot) attack.
- Record
CVE-2000-0052- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2000-0052No score
Red Hat userhelper program in the usermode package allows local users to gain root access via PAM and a .. (dot dot) attack.
- Record
EUVD-2000-0052- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-cxvc-f794-62r9No score
Red Hat userhelper program in the usermode package allows local users to gain root access via PAM...
Red Hat userhelper program in the usermode package allows local users to gain root access via PAM and a .. (dot dot) attack.
- Record
GHSA-cxvc-f794-62r9- 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.