CVE-2000-0749: Buffer Overflow
Published Oct 20, 2000
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the Linux binary compatibility module in FreeBSD 3.x through 5.x allows local users to gain root privileges via long filenames in the linux shadow file system.
Affected Software
9 affected components
FreeBSD FreeBSD=3.1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=3.0
FreeBSD FreeBSD=3.2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=3.3
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.0
FreeBSD FreeBSD=3.4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=3.5
FreeBSD FreeBSD=5.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 20, 2000
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Jan 22, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0749?
CVE-2000-0749 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0749?
To fix CVE-2000-0749, it is recommended to upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of FreeBSD, specifically versions later than 5.x.
3
Which FreeBSD versions are affected by CVE-2000-0749?
CVE-2000-0749 affects FreeBSD versions 3.x through 5.x.
4
Can CVE-2000-0749 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2000-0749 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-0749?
CVE-2000-0749 is a buffer overflow vulnerability.