CVE-2000-0118 json
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 attac…
published 1999-06-09 27 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2000-0117
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.8%
- EPSS 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 56%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-19255)
- Published
Exploit prediction
0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 56% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-19255 RedHat Linux 5.2 i386/6.0 - No Logging local, 1999-06-09
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
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mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2000-0118
- NVD CVE-2000-0118
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