CVE-2000-0294 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in FreeBSD healthd to 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-2000-0294?
CVE-2000-0294 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, 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 healthd for FreeBSD allows local users to gain root privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0294?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jim Housley Healthd.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0294?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0294 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-2000-0294 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0294 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mfrr-gqjj-xm4x.