CVE-2000-0917 Code injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 22 Jan 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a format string vulnerability in the LPRng print server's syslog function.

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-2000-0917?

CVE-2000-0917 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Redhat Linux, published on 22 Jan 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Format string vulnerability in use_syslog() function in LPRng 3.6.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0917?

It affects 6 products.

Products include Caldera Openlinux, Caldera Openlinux Ebuilder, Caldera Openlinux Edesktop, Caldera Openlinux Eserver, Redhat Linux, Trustix Secure Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0917?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0917 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2000-0917 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0917 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 4 Exploit-DB entries.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-3prc-rhm4-9vg8.