CVE-2000-1136

CVE-2000-1136 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Debian Elvis Tiny with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

elvis-tiny before 1.4-10 in Debian GNU/Linux, and possibly other Linux operating systems, allows local users to overwrite files of other users via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1136?
elvis-tiny before 1.4-10 in Debian GNU/Linux, and possibly other Linux operating systems, allows local users to overwrite files of other users via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2000-1136?
CVE-2000-1136 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-1136 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1136?
CVE-2000-1136 affects Debian Elvis Tiny. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1136?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-1136 published?
CVE-2000-1136 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)