CVE-2000-0843 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in PAM modules by submitting a long username during login.
- 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-2000-0843?
CVE-2000-0843 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 pam_smb and pam_ntdom pluggable authentication modules (PAM) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a login with a long user name.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0843?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Dave Airlie Pam Smb, Luke Kenneth Casson Leighton Pam Ntdom.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0843?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0843 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-2000-0843 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0843 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pp6c-mf5j-mr6w.