CVE-2000-0172 json
The mtr program only uses a seteuid call when attempting to drop privileges, which could allow local users to gain root privileges.
published 2000-03-03 26 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2000-0171
- 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 57%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
The mtr program only uses a seteuid call when attempting to drop privileges, which could allow local users to gain root privileges.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-19796)
- Published
Exploit prediction
0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 57% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-19796 Matt Kimball and Roger Wolff mtr 0.28/0.41 / Turbolinux 3.5 b2/4.2/4.4/6.0 - mtr (2) local, 2000-03-03
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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securityfocus.com
/bid/1038
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2000-0172
- NVD CVE-2000-0172
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