CVE-2000-0828 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 18 Oct 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in the User-Agent parameter of Mobius DocumentDirect.

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-2000-0828?

CVE-2000-0828 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Oct 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in ddicgi.exe in Mobius DocumentDirect for the Internet 1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long User-Agent parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0828?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mobius Documentdirect for the Internet.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0828?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0828 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-2000-0828 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0828 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-229g-v59m-656v.