CVE-2000-0816

Linux - OS Command Injection via tmpwatch --fuser Option

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2000-0816. PoCs published by X-Force.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit creates a maliciously named file to trigger command injection in tmpwatch's fuser component via shell metacharacters. It leverages improper handling of system() calls to execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to privilege escalation if tmpwatch runs as root.

Description

Linux tmpwatch --fuser option allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by creating files whose names contain shell metacharacters.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by X-Force · clocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20285

This exploit creates a maliciously named file to trigger command injection in tmpwatch's fuser component via shell metacharacters. It leverages improper handling of system() calls to execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to privilege escalation if tmpwatch runs as root.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: tmpwatch (with fuser component)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Write access to a directory monitored by tmpwatch · tmpwatch configured to use the fuser component
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Various Sources vendor-advisory x_refsource_mandrake
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-056.php3?dis=7.1
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-080.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5320
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_iss
http://xforce.iss.net/alerts/advise64.php
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1785

Scores

EPSS 0.0091
EPSS Percentile 55.5%

Details

Status published
Products (2)
redhat/linux 6.2 (3 CPE variants)
redhat/linux 7.0
Published Oct 06, 2000
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026