CVE-2000-0471: Buffer Overflow
Published Jun 14, 2000
·Updated
Buffer overflow in ufsrestore in Solaris 8 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long pathname.
Affected Software
26 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.3
Sun SunOS=4.1.4
Sun Solaris=2.4
Sun Solaris=2.5.1
Sun Solaris=2.5.1
Sun Solaris=2.5
Sun SunOS=5.7
Sun Solaris=1.1.4
Sun Solaris=5.4
Sun SunOS=5.5
Sun SunOS=5.8
Sun Solaris=5.5
Sun Solaris=7.0
Sun SunOS=5.4
Sun Solaris
Sun SunOS=5.5.1
Sun Solaris=1.1.3-u1
Sun SunOS=4.1.3
Sun SunOS=5.6
Sun Solaris=5.6
Sun Solaris=5.5.1
Sun SunOS=5.0
Sun Solaris=2.6
Sun SunOS=5.1
Sun SunOS=5.2
Sun SunOS
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jun 14, 2000
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Oct 13, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Is CVE-2000-0471 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2000-0471 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the affected systems.