CVE-2000-0999 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can exploit format string vulnerabilities in OpenBSD SSH to gain root privileges without authentication.
- 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-2000-0999?
CVE-2000-0999 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in OpenSSH, published on 29 Nov 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerabilities in OpenBSD ssh program (and possibly other BSD-based operating systems) allow attackers to gain root privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0999?
It affects 1 product.
Products include OpenSSH.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0999?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0999 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-2000-0999 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0999 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in OpenSSH
Sources
Also known as GHSA-94hf-82pc-prwr.