CVE-2000-0118

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 34.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

June 9, 1999

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (2)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=94935300520617&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=94935300520617&w=2

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-19255✓ verified
First seen Jun 9, 1999
RedHat Linux 5.2 i386/6.0 - No Logging
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2000-0118?

CVE-2000-0118 is a none vulnerability published on June 9, 1999. 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.

When was CVE-2000-0118 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0118 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on June 9, 1999, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2000-0118 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0118 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 34.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0118?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0118, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2000-0118

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