What is the severity of CVE-2000-0337?

CVE-2000-0337 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0337?

To mitigate CVE-2000-0337, apply the latest patches provided by Oracle for Solaris 7 and Solaris 8.

Who is affected by CVE-2000-0337?

CVE-2000-0337 affects local users of Solaris 7 and Solaris 8 who can exploit a buffer overflow in the Xsun X server.

What impact does CVE-2000-0337 have on systems?

CVE-2000-0337 can lead to unauthorized root access, compromising system integrity and security.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2000-0337?

A practical workaround for CVE-2000-0337 is to restrict access to the affected Xsun X server and avoid using the -dev parameter.

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CVE-2000-0337

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

24/4/2000

12/7/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-2000-0337: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Apr 24 2000(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Xsun X server in Solaris 7 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long -dev parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)	=7.0
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)	=8.0
Sun SunOS	=5.7
Sun SunOS	=5.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0337?
CVE-2000-0337 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0337?
To mitigate CVE-2000-0337, apply the latest patches provided by Oracle for Solaris 7 and Solaris 8.
Who is affected by CVE-2000-0337?
CVE-2000-0337 affects local users of Solaris 7 and Solaris 8 who can exploit a buffer overflow in the Xsun X server.
What impact does CVE-2000-0337 have on systems?
CVE-2000-0337 can lead to unauthorized root access, compromising system integrity and security.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2000-0337?
A practical workaround for CVE-2000-0337 is to restrict access to the affected Xsun X server and avoid using the -dev parameter.

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