CVE-2000-0170 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the Linux man program via the MANPAGER variable to gain elevated privileges.
- 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-2000-0170?
CVE-2000-0170 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Redhat Linux, published on 10 Apr 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the man program in Linux allows local users to gain privileges via the MANPAGER environmental variable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0170?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Redhat Linux, Turbolinux Turbolinux.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0170?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0170 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-2000-0170 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0170 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Redhat Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cwv2-rx46-m2v6.