CVE-2000-0743: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 13, 2000
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Updated

Buffer overflow in University of Minnesota (UMN) gopherd 2.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a DES key generation request (GDESkey) that contains a long ticket value.

Affected Software

2 affected components
University of Minnesota gopherd=2.3
University of Minnesota gopherd=2.3.1

Event History

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-2000-0743?

The severity of CVE-2000-0743 is considered high due to the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2000-0743?

To fix CVE-2000-0743, you should upgrade to a patched version of gopherd that is not vulnerable to buffer overflow attacks.

3

What systems are impacted by CVE-2000-0743?

CVE-2000-0743 affects University of Minnesota gopherd versions 2.3 and 2.3.1.

4

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2000-0743?

The potential consequences of CVE-2000-0743 include unauthorized access and control over the system due to remote execution of commands.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2000-0743?

While upgrading is the recommended solution, disabling the gopherd service can act as a temporary workaround against CVE-2000-0743.

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