CVE-2000-0852: Buffer Overflow
Published Nov 14, 2000
·Updated
Multiple buffer overflows in eject on FreeBSD and possibly other OSes allows local users to gain root privileges.
Affected Software
4 affected components
FreeBSD FreeBSD=3.0
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.0
FreeBSD FreeBSD=5.0-alpha
FreeBSD FreeBSD=5.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 14, 2000
CVE Published
05:00 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-2000-0852?
CVE-2000-0852 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain root privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0852?
The recommended fix for CVE-2000-0852 is to update to a patched version of FreeBSD or to implement security controls to restrict user access.
3
Which versions of FreeBSD are affected by CVE-2000-0852?
CVE-2000-0852 affects FreeBSD versions 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, and 5.0-alpha.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-0852?
CVE-2000-0852 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2000-0852 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2000-0852 is a local vulnerability, meaning it requires local access to exploit.