CVE-2000-0520 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in the restore program, potentially escalating 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-2000-0520?
CVE-2000-0520 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, 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 restore program 0.4b17 and earlier in dump package allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long tape name.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0520?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Stelian Pop Dump.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0520?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0520 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-2000-0520 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0520 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-396q-53q6-gx75.