CVE-2000-0472: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 6, 2000
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Updated

Buffer overflow in innd 2.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a cancel request containing a long message ID.

Affected Software

5 affected components
ISC inn=2.0
ISC inn=2.1
ISC inn=2.2
ISC inn=2.2.1
ISC inn=2.2.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove ISC INN (innd) from your environment.

    Uninstall ISC INN (innd) from affected systems if the service is not required.

  2. Compensating control

    Restrict network access to the innd service to trusted hosts/networks using firewall rules or ACLs; block remote access to the service until a fix is applied.

  3. Operational

    Stop and disable the innd service on affected hosts until a patched/fixed version is available.

Event History

Feb 6, 2000
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 13, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0472?

CVE-2000-0472 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2000-0472?

To fix CVE-2000-0472, upgrade to a version of ISC INN that is not vulnerable, such as 2.2.3 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2000-0472?

CVE-2000-0472 affects ISC INN versions 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.2.1, and 2.2.2.

4

Can CVE-2000-0472 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2000-0472 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted cancel request.

5

What kind of attack is associated with CVE-2000-0472?

CVE-2000-0472 is associated with buffer overflow attacks that could lead to arbitrary command execution.

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