CVE-2000-0852 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 22 Jan 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit buffer overflows in the eject utility to gain root privileges on FreeBSD 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-2000-0852?

CVE-2000-0852 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Freebsd Freebsd, published on 22 Jan 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in eject on FreeBSD and possibly other OSes allows local users to gain root privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0852?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Freebsd Freebsd.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0852?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0852 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-2000-0852 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0852 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-mj35-xjx6-4738.