CVE-2000-0296
published 2000-03-31CVE-2000-0296: fcheck allows local users to gain privileges by embedding shell metacharacters into file names that are processed by fcheck.
PriorityP419high7.2CVSS 2.0
AVLACLAuNCCICAC
EPSS
0.48%
39.2th percentile
fcheck allows local users to gain privileges by embedding shell metacharacters into file names that are processed by fcheck.
Affected
1 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| michael_a_gumienny | fcheck | — | — |
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VulDB
Michael A. Gumienny FCheck 2.7.45 File Name Metacharacter privileges management (BID-1086)
vuldb·2026-04-21·CVSS 7.2
CVE-2000-0296 [HIGH] Michael A. Gumienny FCheck 2.7.45 File Name Metacharacter privileges management (BID-1086)
A vulnerability was found in Michael A. Gumienny FCheck 2.7.45 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component File Name Handler. Executing a manipulation as part of Metacharacter can lead to improper privilege management.
This vulnerability appears as CVE-2000-0296. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
GHSA
GHSA-j27w-32qp-vhcc: fcheck allows local users to gain privileges by embedding shell metacharacters into file names that are processed by fcheck
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-04-30
CVE-2000-0296 [HIGH] GHSA-j27w-32qp-vhcc: fcheck allows local users to gain privileges by embedding shell metacharacters into file names that are processed by fcheck
fcheck allows local users to gain privileges by embedding shell metacharacters into file names that are processed by fcheck.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2000-03-31
Published