Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the XDMCP parsing code of GNOME gdm, KDE kdm, and wdm allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or cause a denial of service via a long FORWARD_QUERY request.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gdm | 1.0 |
| Caldera | Openlinux | All versions |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 6.2 |
References
- ftp://ftp.calderasystems.com/pub/OpenLinux/security/CSSA-2000-013.0.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-05/0241.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0025.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/suse_security_announce_49.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1233
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1279
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1370
- ftp://ftp.calderasystems.com/pub/OpenLinux/security/CSSA-2000-013.0.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-05/0241.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0025.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/suse_security_announce_49.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1233
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1279
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1370
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0491?
CVE-2000-0491 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the XDMCP parsing code of GNOME gdm, KDE kdm, and wdm allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or cause a denial of service via a long FORWARD_QUERY request.
How severe is CVE-2000-0491?
CVE-2000-0491 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0491?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Gdm, Caldera Openlinux, Suse Suse Linux.