CVE-2000-0235: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Mar 27 2000(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the huh program in the orville-write package allows local users to gain root privileges.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.0 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.2 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.3 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0235?
CVE-2000-0235 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0235?
To fix CVE-2000-0235, users should update the affected programs within the orville-write package to a version that is not vulnerable.
Which versions of FreeBSD are affected by CVE-2000-0235?
CVE-2000-0235 affects FreeBSD versions 3.0 through 3.4.
Can CVE-2000-0235 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2000-0235 requires local access to the system, making it a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
Who is at risk from CVE-2000-0235?
Local users on systems running vulnerable versions of the FreeBSD operating system are at risk from CVE-2000-0235.
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