CVE-2000-1041 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the ypbind daemon allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain root privileges.
- 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-2000-1041?
CVE-2000-1041 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
Buffer overflow in ypbind 3.3 possibly allows an attacker to gain root privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1041?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Swen Thuemmler Ypbind.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1041?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1041 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-2000-1041 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-1041 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5hv6-v6fc-54f2.