CVE-2000-0968 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 22 Jan 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Half-Life dedicated servers via a buffer overflow in the rcon 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-2000-0968?

CVE-2000-0968 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

Buffer overflow in Half Life dedicated server before build 3104 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long rcon command.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0968?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Valve Software Half-Life Dedicated Server.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0968?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0968 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-2000-0968 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0968 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mp2m-x539-q3q6.