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CVE-2000-0504

First published: Mon Jun 19 2000(Updated: )

libICE in XFree86 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by specifying a large value which is not properly checked by the SKIP_STRING macro.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
XFree86 X Server=3.3.4
XFree86 X Server=3.3.6
open group X=11.0r5
GNOME libraries=1.1
open group X=11.0r6.2
open group X=11.0r6.3
open group X=11.0r6
open group X=11.0r6.4
XFree86 X Server=4.0
GNOME libraries=1.0
open group X=11.0r6.1
XFree86 X Server=3.3.5
XFree86 X Server=3.3.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-0504?

    CVE-2000-0504 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-0504?

    To fix CVE-2000-0504, upgrade your XFree86 installation to a version that has addressed this vulnerability.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2000-0504?

    CVE-2000-0504 affects multiple versions of XFree86, Open Group X, and GNOME libraries.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2000-0504 exploit?

    CVE-2000-0504 exploits an improper check in the SKIP_STRING macro to cause a denial of service.

  • Can CVE-2000-0504 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2000-0504 can be exploited by remote attackers.

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