CVE-2000-1165
First published: Tue Jan 09 2001(Updated: )
Balabit syslog-ng allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed log message that does not have a closing > in the priority specifier.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Balabit Syslog-ng Open Source Edition | <=1.4.6 | |
| Balabit Syslog-ng Open Source Edition | =1.4.7 | |
| Balabit Syslog-ng Open Source Edition | =1.4.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-1165?
CVE-2000-1165 is rated as a denial of service vulnerability, allowing an application crash.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1165?
To fix CVE-2000-1165, upgrade to a version of Balabit syslog-ng that is higher than 1.4.8 to avoid processing malformed log messages.
What versions of Balabit syslog-ng are affected by CVE-2000-1165?
CVE-2000-1165 affects Balabit syslog-ng versions up to 1.4.8 inclusive, including 1.4.6 and 1.4.7.
Can CVE-2000-1165 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2000-1165 can be exploited remotely by sending a malformed log message.
What is the impact of an exploit of CVE-2000-1165?
Exploitation of CVE-2000-1165 can lead to a denial of service, causing the syslog-ng application to crash.
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