CVE-2000-1028 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 29 Nov 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the cu program to gain elevated privileges on HP-UX 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-2000-1028?

CVE-2000-1028 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, 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

Buffer overflow in cu program in HP-UX 11.0 may allow local users to gain privileges via a long -l command line argument.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1028?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Hp-Ux.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1028?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1028 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-2000-1028 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-1028 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-qw49-8j6q-jw63.