CVE-2000-1108: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2000-1108: cons.saver in Midnight Commander (mc) 4.5.42 and earlier does not properly verify if an output file descrip...

cons.saver in Midnight Commander (mc) 4.5.42 and earlier does not properly verify if an output file descriptor is a TTY, which allows local users to corrupt files by creating a symbolic link to the target file, calling mc, and specifying that link as a TTY argument.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 05:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2000-1108 is an old local vulnerability in Midnight Commander. A local user could abuse cons.saver’s weak TTY file descriptor check to corrupt a chosen file through a symbolic-link setup. The sources describe local file corruption and local denial of service, not remote compromise or active exploitation. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Unix/Linux systems running Midnight Commander 4.5.42 or earlier, especially multi-user hosts where untrusted local shell access exists. Modern systems are only exposed if they still carry the affected package or component. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless affected mc versions remain on shared systems. It is not KEV-listed and has no source-supported active exploitation claim, but local file corruption can still disrupt older operational environments. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Midnight Commander mc 4.5.42 or earlier.; Review Debian and Mandrake advisories for vendor-confirmed corrected packages.; Upgrade or remove affected mc installations according to vendor guidance..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 09:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 7, 2001, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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midnight-commander-conssaver-symlink(5519)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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