CVE-2000-0996: High severity OpenBSD OpenBSD vulnerability
Published Dec 19, 2000
·Updated
Format string vulnerability in OpenBSD su program (and possibly other BSD-based operating systems) allows local attackers to gain root privileges via a malformed shell.
Affected Software
1 affected component
OpenBSD OpenBSD
Remediation
Event History
Dec 19, 2000
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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-2000-0996?
CVE-2000-0996 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0996?
To fix CVE-2000-0996, upgrade to the latest version of OpenBSD that contains the security patches addressing this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2000-0996?
CVE-2000-0996 affects local users of OpenBSD and potentially other BSD-based operating systems.
4
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2000-0996?
The potential impacts of CVE-2000-0996 include unauthorized access to root privileges and complete control over the affected system.
5
Is CVE-2000-0996 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2000-0996 is not exploitable remotely as it requires local access to the system to exploit.