CVE-2000-0433: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2000-0433: The SuSE aaa_base package installs some system accounts with home directories set to /tmp, which allows loc...

The SuSE aaa_base package installs some system accounts with home directories set to /tmp, which allows local users to gain privileges to those accounts by creating standard user startup scripts such as profiles.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 05:21 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2000-0433 is an old SuSE aaa_base issue where some system accounts were installed with home directories set to /tmp. A local user could abuse normal startup files to gain the privileges of those accounts. Business impact depends on whether legacy SuSE systems with the affected package still exist. Likely exposure is limited to legacy SuSE Linux systems running the affected aaa_base/aaabase package version before 2000.5.2. Modern environments are mainly at risk where old images, appliances, or unmanaged hosts remain in service. Treat as a legacy hygiene issue unless old SuSE systems are still operational. Prioritize asset discovery first, then remediation or retirement of affected hosts. Mitigation focus: Upgrade aaa_base/aaabase according to the SuSE advisory.; Confirm affected system accounts no longer use /tmp as a home directory.; Check current vendor guidance for legacy SuSE support status..

Prepared: Jul 12, 2026, 04:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 15, 2000, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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