CVE-2000-0223 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the wmcdplay CD player to execute arbitrary code and gain root 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-2000-0223?
CVE-2000-0223 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 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 wmcdplay CD player program for the WindowMaker desktop allows local users to gain root privileges via a long parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0223?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sam Hawker Wmcdplay.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0223?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0223 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-2000-0223 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0223 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hv7g-93g6-w87h.