CVE-2000-0177 Command injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 22 Mar 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on DNSTools CGI applications via shell metacharacters.

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-2000-0177?

CVE-2000-0177 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Mar 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

DNSTools CGI applications allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0177?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dnstools Software Dnstools.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0177?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0177 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-2000-0177 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0177 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hj4h-cmw3-42v5.