CVE-2000-0285 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 13 Oct 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in XFree86, potentially escalating 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-2000-0285?

CVE-2000-0285 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in XFree86 3.3.x allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long -xkbmap parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0285?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xfree86 Project X11r6.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0285?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0285 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-2000-0285 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0285 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-989m-9h73-8xcc.