CVE-2000-0094 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can gain root privileges by modifying the /proc/pid/mem interface via a modified stderr file descriptor in BSD systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0094?
CVE-2000-0094 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netbsd Netbsd, published on 13 Oct 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
procfs in BSD systems allows local users to gain root privileges by modifying the /proc/pid/mem interface via a modified file descriptor for stderr.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0094?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netbsd Netbsd.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0094?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0094 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2000-0094 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0094 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Netbsd Netbsd
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q6jp-4hpq-ccv5.