CVE-2000-0388 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in the FreeBSD libmytinfo library using a long TERMCAP variable.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0388?
CVE-2000-0388 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Freebsd Freebsd, 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 overflow in FreeBSD libmytinfo library allows local users to execute commands via a long TERMCAP environmental variable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0388?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Freebsd Freebsd.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0388?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0388 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-2000-0388 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0388 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Freebsd Freebsd
Sources
Also known as GHSA-52g5-6rq8-hw99.