CVE-2000-0026 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can gain root access via a buffer overflow in the UnixWare i2odialogd daemon using a long authorization string.
- 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-2000-0026?
CVE-2000-0026 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Sco Unixware, published on 22 Mar 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in UnixWare i2odialogd daemon allows remote attackers to gain root access via a long username/password authorization string.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0026?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sco Unixware, Windowmaker Wmmon.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0026?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0026 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-2000-0026 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0026 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Sco Unixware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h3gh-fgjq-2grf.