CVE-2000-0800: Critical severity SUSE SuSE Linux vulnerability
Published Sep 21, 2000
·Updated
String parsing error in rpc.kstatd in the linuxnfs or knfsd packages in SuSE and possibly other Linux systems allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.
Affected Software
9 affected components
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.2
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.3
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.3-alpha
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.1-alpha
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.4
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.3
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.4
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.4-alpha
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-2000-0800?
CVE-2000-0800 is considered critical as it allows remote attackers to gain root privileges on affected systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0800?
To fix CVE-2000-0800, you should update your SuSE Linux packages to the latest versions that have patched the vulnerability.
3
Which versions of SuSE Linux are affected by CVE-2000-0800?
CVE-2000-0800 affects SuSE Linux versions 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, and 6.4 on various architectures.
4
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2000-0800?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2000-0800 to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via specially crafted requests.
5
Is CVE-2000-0800 related to other vulnerabilities in Linux systems?
CVE-2000-0800 is a specific vulnerability but highlights potential weaknesses in string parsing within various Linux network file systems.