CVE-2000-0594
First published: Tue Jul 04 2000(Updated: )
BitchX IRC client does not properly cleanse an untrusted format string, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an invite to a channel whose name includes special formatting characters.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Caldera Network Desktop | =2.3 | |
| Caldera OpenLinux eBuilder | =2.3 | |
| SCO OpenLinux Server | =2.3 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =2007 | |
| Caldera OpenLinux eDesktop | =2.4 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.0 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0026.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0098.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0105.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/freebsd/2000-07/0042.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vuln-dev/2000-q3/0018.html
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2000-022.0.txt
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-042.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1436
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4897
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0594?
CVE-2000-0594 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0594?
To fix CVE-2000-0594, update to a patched version of the BitchX IRC client that properly sanitizes format strings.
Which software is affected by CVE-2000-0594?
CVE-2000-0594 affects versions 2.3 and 2.4 of Caldera OpenLinux, Mandrake Linux 2007, and FreeBSD versions 3.5 and 4.0.
What type of attacks can be executed using CVE-2000-0594?
Exploiting CVE-2000-0594 can lead to a denial of service condition by sending a malicious invite to a channel with specially crafted formatting characters.
Is CVE-2000-0594 a newly discovered vulnerability?
CVE-2000-0594 is an older vulnerability that was disclosed in the year 2000.
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