What is the severity of CVE-2000-1043?

CVE-2000-1043 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows an attacker to gain root privileges on affected systems.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1043?

To fix CVE-2000-1043, update ypserv to a version that is not built without a vsyslog() function.

What systems are affected by CVE-2000-1043?

CVE-2000-1043 affects Mandrake Linux versions 6.1, 7.0, and 7.1, and potentially other Linux operating systems.

Can CVE-2000-1043 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2000-1043 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted input to the ypserv service.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2000-1043?

Yes, patches are available for the affected versions of Mandrake Linux to remediate CVE-2000-1043.

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CVE-2000-1043

critical

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

11/12/2000

10/10/2017

CVE-2000-1043

First published: Mon Dec 11 2000(Updated: )

Format string vulnerability in ypserv in Mandrake Linux 7.1 and earlier, and possibly other Linux operating systems, allows an attacker to gain root privileges when ypserv is built without a vsyslog() function.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Mandrake Linux	=7.0
Mandrake Linux	=7.1
Mandrake Linux	=6.1

Remedy

http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-064.php3?dis=7.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1043?
CVE-2000-1043 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows an attacker to gain root privileges on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1043?
To fix CVE-2000-1043, update ypserv to a version that is not built without a vsyslog() function.
What systems are affected by CVE-2000-1043?
CVE-2000-1043 affects Mandrake Linux versions 6.1, 7.0, and 7.1, and potentially other Linux operating systems.
Can CVE-2000-1043 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2000-1043 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted input to the ypserv service.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2000-1043?
Yes, patches are available for the affected versions of Mandrake Linux to remediate CVE-2000-1043.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1043?
CVE-2000-1043 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows an attacker to gain root privileges on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1043?
To fix CVE-2000-1043, update ypserv to a version that is not built without a vsyslog() function.
What systems are affected by CVE-2000-1043?
CVE-2000-1043 affects Mandrake Linux versions 6.1, 7.0, and 7.1, and potentially other Linux operating systems.
Can CVE-2000-1043 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2000-1043 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted input to the ypserv service.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2000-1043?
Yes, patches are available for the affected versions of Mandrake Linux to remediate CVE-2000-1043.