CVE-2000-0509 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 12 Jul 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via buffer overflows in Sambar Server's finger and whois scripts.

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-2000-0509?

CVE-2000-0509 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jul 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflows in the finger and whois demonstration scripts in Sambar Server 4.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long hostname.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0509?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sambar Sambar Server.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0509?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0509 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-2000-0509 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0509 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mxw3-4cwc-mr3p.