CVE-2000-0489
First published: Sun Sep 05 1999(Updated: )
FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD allow an attacker to cause a denial of service by creating a large number of socket pairs using the socketpair function, setting a large buffer size via setsockopt, then writing large buffers.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.0 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.2 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.3 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.4 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.5 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.0 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.0-alpha | |
| NetBSD current | =1.4 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.4.1 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.4.1 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.4.1 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.4.1 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.4.2 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.4.2 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.4.2 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.4.2 | |
| OpenBSD | =2.5 | |
| OpenBSD | =2.6 | |
| OpenBSD | =2.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=Pine.LNX.4.10.9908270039010.16315-100000@thetis.deor.org
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=NCBBKFKDOLAGKIAPMILPCEJLCEAA.labs@ussrback.com
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/622
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3298
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=NCBBKFKDOLAGKIAPMILPCEJLCEAA.labs%40ussrback.com
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=Pine.LNX.4.10.9908270039010.16315-100000%40thetis.deor.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0489?
CVE-2000-0489 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting multiple BSD operating systems.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0489?
To fix CVE-2000-0489, you should update your FreeBSD, NetBSD, or OpenBSD systems to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2000-0489?
CVE-2000-0489 affects FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD, specifically older versions like FreeBSD 3.x and various NetBSD releases.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2000-0489?
Exploiting CVE-2000-0489 can lead to a denial of service condition, disrupting the availability of the affected system.
Is CVE-2000-0489 still a concern today?
While CVE-2000-0489 targets older operating systems, it remains a concern for systems that have not been updated or are still in use.
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