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CVE-2000-0947

First published: Tue Dec 19 2000(Updated: )

Format string vulnerability in cfd daemon in GNU CFEngine before 1.6.0a11 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via format characters in the CAUTH command.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CFEngine=1.5
CFEngine=1.5.3-4
CFEngine=1.6-a10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-0947?

    CVE-2000-0947 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-0947?

    To fix CVE-2000-0947, upgrade to GNU CFEngine version 1.6.0a11 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2000-0947?

    CVE-2000-0947 affects GNU CFEngine versions 1.5, 1.5.3-4, and 1.6-a10.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-0947?

    CVE-2000-0947 is a format string vulnerability that allows command execution.

  • Can CVE-2000-0947 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2000-0947 can potentially be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted CAUTH commands.

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