CVE-2000-0362 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Local attackers can exploit buffer overflows in Linux cdwtools 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-2000-0362?

CVE-2000-0362 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Suse Suse Linux, published on 12 Jul 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflows in Linux cdwtools 093 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0362?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Suse Suse Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0362?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0362 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-2000-0362 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0362 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Suse Suse Linux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g52w-p8hr-3x85.

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