CVE-2000-0170: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Feb 26 2000(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the man program in Linux allows local users to gain privileges via the MANPAGER environmental variable.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Linux | =4.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =4.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =4.2 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =5.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =5.2 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.2 | |
| Turbolinux | =3.5b2 | |
| Turbolinux | =4.2 | |
| Turbolinux | =4.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0170?
CVE-2000-0170 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0170?
To fix CVE-2000-0170, you should update the man program to a version that does not have this buffer overflow vulnerability.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2000-0170?
CVE-2000-0170 affects several versions of Red Hat Linux from 4.0 to 6.2 and Turbolinux versions 3.5b2 to 4.4.
Can CVE-2000-0170 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2000-0170 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system by a user.
What is the exploitation method for CVE-2000-0170?
CVE-2000-0170 is exploited through the MANPAGER environment variable, which triggers a buffer overflow in the man program.
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