CVE-2000-0998: High severity FreeBSD FreeBSD vulnerability
Published Nov 29, 2000
·Updated
Format string vulnerability in top program allows local attackers to gain root privileges via the "kill" or "renice" function.
Affected Software
9 affected components
FreeBSD FreeBSD=3.5-stable
FreeBSD FreeBSD=3.5.1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=3.5.1-stable
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.0
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.1.1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=3.5
FreeBSD FreeBSD=3.5.1-release
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.0-alpha
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 29, 2000
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-2000-0998?
CVE-2000-0998 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to grant local attackers root privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0998?
To fix CVE-2000-0998, update to a version of FreeBSD that is not affected by this vulnerability.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2000-0998?
CVE-2000-0998 affects various versions of the FreeBSD operating system, including versions 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.0, and 4.1.
4
Can CVE-2000-0998 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2000-0998 requires local access to the system for exploitation.
5
What are the consequences of not addressing CVE-2000-0998?
Failure to address CVE-2000-0998 can lead to unauthorized access and control of the system by local attackers.