CVE-2000-0699 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands or cause denial of service via format string vulnerabilities in the HP-UX FTP daemon.
- 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-2000-0699?
CVE-2000-0699 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 9 Mar 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in ftpd in HP-UX 10.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands via format strings in the PASS command.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0699?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Hp-Ux.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0699?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0699 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-2000-0699 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0699 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Hp Hp-Ux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rgwr-fg6p-5whf.