CVE-2000-0235 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 2 Jun 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the huh program to gain root privileges on systems using the orville-write package.

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-2000-0235?

CVE-2000-0235 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Freebsd Freebsd, published on 2 Jun 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 huh program in the orville-write package allows local users to gain root privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0235?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Freebsd Freebsd.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0235?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0235 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-2000-0235 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0235 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-mp4x-527r-p76p.