CVE-2000-1042 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 22 Jan 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in ypserv allows remote attackers to gain root privileges if the service is built without vsyslog support.

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-2000-1042?

CVE-2000-1042 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, 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 ypserv in Mandrake Linux 7.1 and earlier, and possibly other Linux operating systems, allows an attacker to gain root privileges when ypserv is built without a vsyslog() function.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1042?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1042?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1042 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-2000-1042 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-1042 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-32j7-w96w-jq92.