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CVE-2000-0566
UNKNOWN
CVE-2000-0566
Published Oct 13, 2000 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Severity · CVSSUNKNOWN · 7.2
Known exploitationNot listed
EPSS / likelihood0.40%
QFinch risk score10 / 100
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
makewhatis in Linux man package allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.
Publisher and source text is retained separately from QFinch interpretation.
QFinch assessment
makewhatis in Linux man package allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
Matching a version is only one part of assessing exposure. QFinch has not assessed your environment on this public page.
Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
CVENVDEPSS
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- 10%
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- MDKSA-2000:015 ↗
- RHSA-2000:041 ↗
- linux-man-makewhatis-tmp(4900) ↗
- 20000727 CONECTIVA LINUX SECURITY ANNOUNCEMENT - MAN ↗
- 1434 ↗
Record history
Published Oct 13, 2000 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026