CVE-2000-0017 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can gain root privileges via a buffer overflow in the Linux linuxconf package.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0017?
CVE-2000-0017 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Redhat Linux, published on 4 Feb 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Linux linuxconf package allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via a long parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0017?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Redhat Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0017?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0017 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2000-0017 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0017 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Redhat Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wqfg-p47g-c3m7.