CVE-2000-1011: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Dec 11 2000(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in catopen() function in FreeBSD 5.0 and earlier, and possibly other OSes, allows local users to gain root privileges via a long environmental variable.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.5.1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.0 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.2 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.2 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.3 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.0 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.1.1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.4 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.5 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-1011?
CVE-2000-1011 is classified as a high severity vulnerability allowing local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1011?
To resolve CVE-2000-1011, upgrade to a version of FreeBSD later than 5.0 that includes the patch for the buffer overflow in the catopen() function.
Which FreeBSD versions are affected by CVE-2000-1011?
CVE-2000-1011 affects FreeBSD versions 5.0 and earlier, including 3.1, 3.5.1, 4.1, 3.0, 3.2, 4.2, 3.3, 4.0, 4.1.1, 3.4, and 3.5.
Can CVE-2000-1011 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2000-1011 primarily allows exploitation through local access, not remote access, due to its nature.
Who is impacted by CVE-2000-1011?
Local users of affected FreeBSD systems are primarily impacted by CVE-2000-1011 because it requires local access to exploit.
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