RedHat Linux 6.0 - Single User Mode Authentication

EDB-ID:

19763

CVE:

2000-0219

EDB Verified:

Author:

Darren Reed

Type:

local

Exploit:   /  

Platform:

Linux

Date:

2000-02-23

Vulnerable App: 
source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1005/info

A vulnerability exists in the manner in which RedHat Linux 6.0 protects the obtaining of a shell by booting single user mode. RedHat will prompt for the root password upon entering single user mode. Pressing ^C (causing a SIGINT to be sent) immediately results in a root shell being made available.

boot single user from lilo, and press ^C (control-C)
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