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CVE-2000-0973: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Dec 19 2000(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in curl earlier than 6.0-1.1, and curl-ssl earlier than 6.0-1.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by forcing a long error message to be generated.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
curl=6.0
curl=6.1
curl=6.1beta
curl=6.3
curl=6.4
curl=6.5
curl=6.5.1
curl=6.5.2
curl=7.1
curl=7.1.1
curl=7.2
curl=7.2.1
curl=7.3
curl=7.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-0973?

    CVE-2000-0973 has a critical severity due to its potential for remote command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-0973?

    To fix CVE-2000-0973, upgrade to curl version 6.0 or higher.

  • What versions of curl are affected by CVE-2000-0973?

    CVE-2000-0973 affects curl versions prior to 6.0, including 6.1, 6.1beta, and up to 7.4.

  • Can CVE-2000-0973 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2000-0973 can be exploited remotely by crafting a long error message.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-0973?

    CVE-2000-0973 is a buffer overflow vulnerability.

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