CVE-2000-0947 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 22 Jan 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on CFEngine servers via format string vulnerabilities in the cfd daemon's CAUTH command.

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-2000-0947?

CVE-2000-0947 is a critical 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

Format string vulnerability in cfd daemon in GNU CFEngine before 1.6.0a11 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via format characters in the CAUTH command.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0947?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gnu Cfengine.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0947?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0947 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-2000-0947 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0947 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-32j9-px4f-v6vv.