Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in use_syslog() function in LPRng 3.6.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Caldera | Openlinux Ebuilder | 3.0 |
| Caldera | Openlinux | All versions |
| Caldera | Openlinux Edesktop | 2.4 |
| Caldera | Openlinux Eserver | 2.3 |
| Redhat | Linux | 7.0 |
| Trustix | Secure Linux | 1.0 |
References
- ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:56.lprng.asc
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-09/0293.html
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2000-033.0.txt
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-22.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-065.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1712ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5287
- ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:56.lprng.asc
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-09/0293.html
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2000-033.0.txt
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-22.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-065.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1712ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5287
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0917?
CVE-2000-0917 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in use_syslog() function in LPRng 3.6.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2000-0917?
CVE-2000-0917 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-2000-0917?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Caldera Openlinux Ebuilder, Caldera Openlinux, Caldera Openlinux Edesktop, Caldera Openlinux Eserver, Redhat Linux.