CVE-2000-1014 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 22 Jan 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via format string injection in the SCO help http server search script.

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-2000-1014?

CVE-2000-1014 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Sco Unixware, 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 the search97.cgi CGI script in SCO help http server for Unixware 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via format characters in the queryText parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1014?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sco Unixware.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1014?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1014 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-2000-1014 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-1014 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-m5qj-69g5-cc43.