CVE-2000-1026 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via buffer overflows in tcpdump, posing a critical risk to network monitoring systems.
- 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-2000-1026?
CVE-2000-1026 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
Multiple buffer overflows in LBNL tcpdump allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1026?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Lbl Tcpdump.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1026?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1026 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-2000-1026 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-1026 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gpx8-x27w-5h72.