CVE-2000-0801 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 21 Sep 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the bdf program to gain root privileges on HP-UX systems.

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-2000-0801?

CVE-2000-0801 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 21 Sep 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in bdf program in HP-UX 11.00 may allow local users to gain root privileges via a long -t option.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0801?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Hp-Ux.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0801?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0801 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-2000-0801 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0801 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-8hw5-ppqj-684g.