Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in ncurses library allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via long environmental information such as TERM or TERMINFO_DIRS.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Immunix | Immunix | 6.2 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 3.4 |
| Redhat | Linux | 6.2 |
| Gnu | Ncurses | < 5.6 |
References
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2000-036.0.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/138550Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1142Broken LinkExploitPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44487VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2000-036.0.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/138550Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1142Broken LinkExploitPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44487VDB EntryVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0963?
CVE-2000-0963 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in ncurses library allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via long environmental information such as TERM or TERMINFO_DIRS.
How severe is CVE-2000-0963?
CVE-2000-0963 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-2000-0963?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Immunix Immunix, Freebsd Freebsd, Redhat Linux, Gnu Ncurses.