CVE-2000-0763 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can gain root privileges by exploiting a format string vulnerability in the xlockmore screen locker via the -d option.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0763?
CVE-2000-0763 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
xlockmore and xlockf do not properly cleanse user-injected format strings, which allows local users to gain root privileges via the -d option.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0763?
It affects 1 product.
Products include David Bagley Xlock.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0763?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0763 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-2000-0763 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0763 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8w62-g849-p4ww.