CVE-2000-0118: The Red Hat Linux su program does not log failed password guesses if the su process is killed before it times out, which

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:46.983Z

Summary

The Red Hat Linux su program does not log failed password guesses if the su process is killed before it times out, which allows local attackers to conduct brute force password guessing.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:46.983Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

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