Vulnerability Description
Kernel logging daemon (klogd) in Linux does not properly cleanse user-injected format strings, which allows local users to gain root privileges by triggering malformed kernel messages.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 2.1 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Linux | 5.2 |
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | All versions |
| Trustix | Secure Linux | 1.1 |
References
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2000-032.0.txt
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-09/0193.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2000:050
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97726239017741&w=2
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/adv9_draht_syslogd_txt.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/5824
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-061.html
- http://www.turbolinux.com/pipermail/tl-security-announce/2000-September/000023.h
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5259
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2000-032.0.txt
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-09/0193.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2000:050
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97726239017741&w=2
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/adv9_draht_syslogd_txt.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/5824
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0867?
CVE-2000-0867 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Kernel logging daemon (klogd) in Linux does not properly cleanse user-injected format strings, which allows local users to gain root privileges by triggering malformed kernel messages.
How severe is CVE-2000-0867?
CVE-2000-0867 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0867?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, Redhat Linux, Slackware Slackware Linux, Trustix Secure Linux.