CVE-2000-0847 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 22 Jan 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in the c-client library triggered by a long X-Keywords header.

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-2000-0847?

CVE-2000-0847 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 University of Washington c-client library (used by pine and other programs) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long X-Keywords header.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0847?

It affects 2 products.

Products include University of Washington Imap, University of Washington Pine.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0847?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0847 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-2000-0847 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0847 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gr5x-qv58-9jgc.