CVE-2000-0846 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Darxite servers via buffer overflow in authentication fields.
- 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-2000-0846?
CVE-2000-0846 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Darxite 0.4 and earlier allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands via a long username or password.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0846?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ashley Montanaro Darxite.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0846?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0846 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-2000-0846 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0846 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c42p-f9xh-v7mw.