CVE-2000-0048

Corel Linux Update - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2000-0048. PoCs published by Cesar Tascon Alvarez.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a local PATH vulnerability in the setuid root binary 'get_it' from Corel Linux OS. By manipulating the PATH environment variable to include a malicious 'cp' script, an attacker can escalate privileges to root.

Description

get_it program in Corel Linux Update allows local users to gain root access by specifying an alternate PATH for the cp program.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Cesar Tascon Alvarez · textlocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19723

This exploit leverages a local PATH vulnerability in the setuid root binary 'get_it' from Corel Linux OS. By manipulating the PATH environment variable to include a malicious 'cp' script, an attacker can escalate privileges to root.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Corel Linux OS (Corel Update utility)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Local access to the system · Presence of the vulnerable 'get_it' binary
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/928
Various Sources x_refsource_confirm
http://linux.corel.com/support/clos_patch1.htm

Scores

EPSS 0.0161
EPSS Percentile 73.0%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
corel/linux 1.0
Published Jan 12, 2000
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026