What is the severity of CVE-2000-0976?

CVE-2000-0976 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary commands.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0976?

To fix CVE-2000-0976, you should upgrade to a version of XFree that is not vulnerable, ideally XFree 4.0 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2000-0976?

CVE-2000-0976 affects systems running XFree 3.3.x, particularly those that utilize vulnerable xlib components.

Can I exploit CVE-2000-0976 remotely?

CVE-2000-0976 is primarily a local vulnerability and requires local access to exploit.

What are the consequences of CVE-2000-0976 being exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2000-0976 can allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary commands on the affected system.

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CVE-2000-0976

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

19/12/2000

25/6/2002

8/8/2024

CVE-2000-0976: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Dec 19 2000(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in xlib in XFree 3.3.x possibly allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long DISPLAY environment variable or a -display command line parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Xfree86 Project Xlib	=3.3x

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0976?
CVE-2000-0976 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0976?
To fix CVE-2000-0976, you should upgrade to a version of XFree that is not vulnerable, ideally XFree 4.0 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2000-0976?
CVE-2000-0976 affects systems running XFree 3.3.x, particularly those that utilize vulnerable xlib components.
Can I exploit CVE-2000-0976 remotely?
CVE-2000-0976 is primarily a local vulnerability and requires local access to exploit.
What are the consequences of CVE-2000-0976 being exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2000-0976 can allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary commands on the affected system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0976?
CVE-2000-0976 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0976?
To fix CVE-2000-0976, you should upgrade to a version of XFree that is not vulnerable, ideally XFree 4.0 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2000-0976?
CVE-2000-0976 affects systems running XFree 3.3.x, particularly those that utilize vulnerable xlib components.
Can I exploit CVE-2000-0976 remotely?
CVE-2000-0976 is primarily a local vulnerability and requires local access to exploit.
What are the consequences of CVE-2000-0976 being exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2000-0976 can allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary commands on the affected system.