CVE-2000-1089: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 9, 2001
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Updated

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Phone Book Service allows local users to execute arbitrary commands, aka the "Phone Book Service Buffer Overflow" vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0

Event History

Jan 9, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jan 22, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1089?

CVE-2000-1089 is considered to be of high severity due to its potential for local users to execute arbitrary commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2000-1089?

To mitigate CVE-2000-1089, it is recommended to apply any available patches from Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2000-1089?

CVE-2000-1089 affects Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 operating systems.

4

What types of attacks can be executed through CVE-2000-1089?

CVE-2000-1089 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands, potentially compromising system integrity.

5

Is CVE-2000-1089 a remote vulnerability?

No, CVE-2000-1089 is a local vulnerability that requires physical access or local user access to exploit.

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