Vulnerability Description
libICE in XFree86 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by specifying a large value which is not properly checked by the SKIP_STRING macro.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gdm | 1.0 |
| Open Group | X | 11.0r5 |
| Xfree86 Project | X11R6 | 3.3.3 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0170.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1369ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.xfree86.org/security/
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0170.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1369ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.xfree86.org/security/
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0504?
CVE-2000-0504 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). libICE in XFree86 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by specifying a large value which is not properly checked by the SKIP_STRING macro.
How severe is CVE-2000-0504?
CVE-2000-0504 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-2000-0504?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Gdm, Open Group X, Xfree86 Project X11R6.