CVE-2000-0997 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 29 Nov 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit format string flaws in the eeprom program to gain root privileges on OpenBSD and NetBSD 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-2000-0997?

CVE-2000-0997 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Netbsd Netbsd, published on 29 Nov 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Format string vulnerabilities in eeprom program in OpenBSD, NetBSD, and possibly other operating systems allows local attackers to gain root privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0997?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Netbsd Netbsd, Openbsd Openbsd.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0997?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0997 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-2000-0997 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0997 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-crc7-q49r-3c34.