CVE-2000-0566
CVE-2000-0566 is a high-severity vulnerability in Caldera Openlinux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Caldera Openlinux
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
makewhatis in Linux man package allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2000-0566?
- makewhatis in Linux man package allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.
- How severe is CVE-2000-0566?
- CVE-2000-0566 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2000-0566 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2000-0566?
- CVE-2000-0566 primarily affects Caldera Openlinux. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2000-0566?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2000-0566 published?
- CVE-2000-0566 was published on 2000-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2000-021.0.txt
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0390.html
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2000:015
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-041.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1434
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4900
Affected products (18)
- cpe:2.3:o:caldera:openlinux:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:caldera:openlinux:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:5.2:*:alpha:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:5.2:*:i386:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:5.2:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.0:*:alpha:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.0:*:i386:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.0:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.1:*:alpha:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.1:*:i386:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.1:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.2:*:alpha:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.2:*:i386:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.2:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
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