Description
The tmpwatch utility in Red Hat Linux forks a new process for each directory level, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating deeply nested directories in /tmp or /var/tmp/.
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by zenith parsec · textdoslinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20217
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5217
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/81364
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_redhat
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-080.html
Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1664
Scores
EPSS
0.0044
EPSS Percentile
63.3%
Details
Status
published
Products (3)
redhat/linux
6.1
redhat/tmpwatch
2.2
redhat/tmpwatch
2.5.1
Published
Nov 14, 2000
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026