CVE-2000-0472 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on INN news servers via a buffer overflow in the innd daemon triggered by a long message ID in a cancel request.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0472?
CVE-2000-0472 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in innd 2.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a cancel request containing a long message ID.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0472?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Isc Inn.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0472?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0472 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-2000-0472 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0472 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3w6h-rmvf-r37v.