CVE-2000-0829

N/A Unknown
Published: November 14, 2000 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

The tmpwatch utility in Red Hat Linux forks a new process for each directory level, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating deeply nested directories in /tmp or /var/tmp/.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1664
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-080.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/81364
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1664
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5217
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
63th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

redhat