Vulnerability Description
XFree86 3.3.x and 4.0 allows a user to cause a denial of service via a negative counter value in a malformed TCP packet that is sent to port 6000.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xfree86 Project | X11R6 | 3.3.5 |
References
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2000-012.0.txt
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-05/0223.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1235
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2000-012.0.txt
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-05/0223.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1235
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0453?
CVE-2000-0453 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). XFree86 3.3.x and 4.0 allows a user to cause a denial of service via a negative counter value in a malformed TCP packet that is sent to port 6000.
How severe is CVE-2000-0453?
CVE-2000-0453 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0453?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xfree86 Project X11R6.