CVE-2000-0561 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on WebBBS via a buffer overflow in long HTTP GET requests.
- 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-2000-0561?
CVE-2000-0561 is a high-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 WebBBS 1.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long HTTP GET request.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0561?
It affects 1 product.
Products include International Telecommunications International Telecommunications Webbbs.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0561?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0561 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-2000-0561 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0561 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-485w-vv83-53fx.