Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in curl earlier than 6.0-1.1, and curl-ssl earlier than 6.0-1.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by forcing a long error message to be generated.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Stenberg | Curl | 6.0 |
References
- ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:72.curl.asc
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0331.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1804ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5374
- ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:72.curl.asc
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0331.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1804ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5374
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0973?
CVE-2000-0973 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in curl earlier than 6.0-1.1, and curl-ssl earlier than 6.0-1.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by forcing a long error message to be generated.
How severe is CVE-2000-0973?
CVE-2000-0973 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-2000-0973?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Daniel Stenberg Curl.