CVE-2000-0454 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the Linux cdrecord utility to gain elevated 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-2000-0454?
CVE-2000-0454 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Mandrakesoft Mandrake 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 overflow in Linux cdrecord allows local users to gain privileges via the dev parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0454?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0454?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0454 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-2000-0454 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0454 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cr5m-c8fx-9pvc.