MEDIUM · 4.6

CVE-2000-1214

Buffer overflows in the (1) outpack or (2) buf variables of ping in iputils before 20001010, as distributed on Red Hat Linux 6.2 through 7J and other operating systems, may allow local users to gain p...

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflows in the (1) outpack or (2) buf variables of ping in iputils before 20001010, as distributed on Red Hat Linux 6.2 through 7J and other operating systems, may allow local users to gain privileges.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ImmunixImmunix6.2
IputilsIputils<= 2000-10-10
RedhatLinux6.2

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2000-1214?

CVE-2000-1214 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflows in the (1) outpack or (2) buf variables of ping in iputils before 20001010, as distributed on Red Hat Linux 6.2 through 7J and other operating systems, may allow local users to gain p...

How severe is CVE-2000-1214?

CVE-2000-1214 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2000-1214?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Immunix Immunix, Iputils Iputils, Redhat Linux.