CVE-2000-0752: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 21, 2000
·Updated
Buffer overflows in brouted in FreeBSD and possibly other OSes allows local users to gain root privileges via long command line arguments.
Affected Software
6 affected components
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.0
FreeBSD FreeBSD=3.5
FreeBSD FreeBSD=5.0-alpha
FreeBSD FreeBSD=5.0
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.0-alpha
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 21, 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-2000-0752?
CVE-2000-0752 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0752?
To fix CVE-2000-0752, update your FreeBSD system to the latest version where this vulnerability is patched.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2000-0752?
CVE-2000-0752 affects FreeBSD versions 3.5, 4.0, 4.1, and 5.0 including their alpha versions.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-0752?
CVE-2000-0752 is categorized as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
Who can exploit CVE-2000-0752?
CVE-2000-0752 can be exploited by local users who have access to the affected systems.