CVE-2000-0786 describes a vulnerability in GNU userv version 1.0.0 and earlier, where improper file descriptor swapping can corrupt critical environmental variables. This flaw allows local users to bypass access restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized information disclosure, modification, or denial of service. With a CVSS score of 4.6 (Medium), it requires local access and low attack complexity, but its impact is limited to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnu:userv:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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