CVE-2000-1044 Memory corruption in n/a
A format string vulnerability in ypbind-mt allows attackers to gain root privileges on affected Linux 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-2000-1044?
CVE-2000-1044 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Suse Suse 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
Format string vulnerability in ypbind-mt in SuSE SuSE-6.2, and possibly other Linux operating systems, allows an attacker to gain root privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1044?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Suse Suse Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1044?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1044 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-2000-1044 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-1044 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Suse Suse Linux
- CVE-2007-0460 Memory corruption in n/a
- CVE-2005-2023 The send_pinentry_environment function in asshelp.c in gpg2 on SUSE Linux 9.3 does not properly handle certain options, which can prevent pi
- CVE-2004-2004 The Live CD in SUSE LINUX 9.1 Personal edition is configured without a password for root, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via SSH.
- CVE-2000-1040 Denial of service in n/a
- CVE-2000-0800 Privilege escalation in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-37mp-pj43-3c3x.