CVE-2000-0206
The installation of Oracle 8.1.5.x on Linux follows symlinks and creates the orainstRoot.sh file...
CVE-2000-0206 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.2) in Oracle Oracle8i, published March 5, 2000. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.07%, the 65th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 6.2 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 1.07%EPSS, 65th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
The installation of Oracle 8.1.5.x on Linux follows symlinks and creates the orainstRoot.sh file with world-writeable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Oracle8i Standard Edition 8.1.5 for Linux Installer - Local Privilege Escalation | 2000-03-05 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The installation of Oracle 8.1.5.x on Linux follows symlinks and creates the orainstRoot.sh file with world-writeable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges.
- Record
CVE-2000-0206- CVSS 2.0
- 6.2 Medium
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
The installation of Oracle 8.1.5.x on Linux follows symlinks and creates the orainstRoot.sh file with world-writeable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges.
- Record
CVE-2000-0206- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2000-0205No score
The installation of Oracle 8.1.5.x on Linux follows symlinks and creates the orainstRoot.sh file with world-writeable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges.
- Record
EUVD-2000-0205- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-mqmj-xph7-4vqhNo score
The installation of Oracle 8.1.5.x on Linux follows symlinks and creates the orainstRoot.sh file...
The installation of Oracle 8.1.5.x on Linux follows symlinks and creates the orainstRoot.sh file with world-writeable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges.
- Record
GHSA-mqmj-xph7-4vqh- 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.