CVE-2000-0175 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 12 Jul 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can gain root access via a buffer overflow in the StarOffice StarScheduler web server using a long GET command.

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-2000-0175?

CVE-2000-0175 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jul 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in StarOffice StarScheduler web server allows remote attackers to gain root access via a long GET command.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0175?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun Staroffice.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0175?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0175 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-2000-0175 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0175 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r3c8-7qvw-hh92.