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CVE-2000-0816: Red Hat Linux tmpwatch can run commands from file names
CVE-2000-0816 · published 26 years ago
Summary
The tmpwatch tool on Red Hat Linux allows users to craft file names that cause the system to run arbitrary commands when the –fuser option is used. This could let a local user execute unwanted actions on the server. Apply the latest updates for tmpwatch or stop using the –fuser option until the fix is installed.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| redhat | linux |
6.2 7.0 cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.2:*:alpha:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
Linux tmpwatch --fuser option allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by creating files whose names contain shell metacharacters.
Linux tmpwatch --fuser option allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by creating files whose names contain shell metacharacters.
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
2.1
Low
Timeline
Published6 Oct 2000
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2000-0816 · NVD
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