CVE-2000-0471: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jun 14 2000(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in ufsrestore in Solaris 8 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long pathname.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun SunOS | =5.3 | |
| Sun SunOS | =4.1.4 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =2.4 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =2.5.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =2.5.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =2.5 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.7 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =1.1.4 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =5.4 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.5 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.8 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =5.5 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =7.0 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.4 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | ||
| Sun SunOS | =5.5.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =1.1.3-u1 | |
| Sun SunOS | =4.1.3 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.6 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =5.6 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =5.5.1 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =2.6 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.1 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.2 | |
| Sun SunOS | ||
| SunOS | ||
| SunOS | =4.1.3 | |
| SunOS | =4.1.4 | |
| SunOS | =5.0 | |
| SunOS | =5.1 | |
| SunOS | =5.2 | |
| SunOS | =5.3 | |
| SunOS | =5.4 | |
| SunOS | =5.5 | |
| SunOS | =5.5.1 | |
| SunOS | =5.6 | |
| SunOS | =5.7 | |
| SunOS | =5.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0471?
CVE-2000-0471 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0471?
To mitigate CVE-2000-0471, users should upgrade to a patched version of Solaris that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2000-0471?
CVE-2000-0471 affects local users on Solaris 8 and earlier versions, including multiple SunOS and Solaris releases.
What causes CVE-2000-0471?
CVE-2000-0471 is caused by a buffer overflow in the ufsrestore utility, which fails to properly handle long pathnames.
Is CVE-2000-0471 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2000-0471 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the affected systems.
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