CVE-2000-0128 Command injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on the Finger Server via shell metacharacters, leading to full system compromise.
- 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-2000-0128?
CVE-2000-0128 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Finger Server 0.82 allows remote attackers to execute commands via shell metacharacters.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0128?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Daniel Beckham the Finger Server.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0128?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0128 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2000-0128 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0128 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5mgh-j8px-8cgf.